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Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business customers, while also protecting the environment. … million settlement with National Grid to lift the natural gas moratorium in Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… complexity of its various economic development programs. In 2016, ESD’s Board of Directors voted to replace its … of ESD’s loan and grant projects to Dynamics was completed in early 2019. ESD budgeted $2.9 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… all 10 providers sampled, eight providers were placed on prepayment review after the start of our audit, while the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… law enforcement agencies in the 17 counties that account for about 85 percent of violent crime – such as aggravated … New York City. GIVE contracts may include amounts for confidential funds, which are paid – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. Contract language requires grantees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Overlapping … the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Overlapping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program
… by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Demonstration Program. Our audit … December 2021. About the Program Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud (MVTIF) has a substantial impact on motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/motor-vehicle-theft-and-insurance-fraud-prevention-programCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… and recording agency. Its mission is to administer the tax and revenue laws of the City of New York fairly, … In May 2022, CPSS reports showed $20.6 million in real property tax payments under FAIRTAX (a system to record all taxes received by the City, including real property tax) despite the fact that the FAIRTAX system was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to reach the goals, and appropriately … covered the period from January 2016 through October 2023 for PSC. The audit covered the period from January 2016 through November 2021 for NYSERDA. About the Program The Climate Act, effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and … of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the … strength and diversity of its many neighborhoods. There are both City-supervised and State-supervised Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… into on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the Contractor. The Contractor … for routine maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, and towing. The Contractor is required to negotiate costs with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to … To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Its Comprehensive Afterschool System … and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. According to Department contracts, Ridgewood, a … policies and contracts and identifying at least $87,733 in inappropriate expenditures. We found 168 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… when the consideration exceeds $500, at a rate of $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The tax is paid by … properties given as bona fide gifts or sold at tax sale, for example, are exempt. RETT is generally paid during deed … of Taxation and Finance: Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits ( 2016-S-96 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from … consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract terms … Clauses. Key Findings We found that, in general, ITS is monitoring IT services procured from consultants and contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and … of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether it provided effective … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… costs and mitigate the risk of fraud. Understand the Risks Your governing board should provide guidance for managing … travel reimbursement claims. Maintain a Travel Policy Your governing board should officially adopt a clear and … bargaining agreements. In these cases, you should follow your travel policy unless there are differences stated in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… Audit Act (The Act) was first enacted by Congress in 1984 and was intended to establish uniform audit requirements for … The Act mandated that the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), after consultation with the Comptroller General, prescribe policies, procedures and guidelines to implement the provisions of the Act. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… $5 million of real property tax revenue was not posted to the accounting records. Bank reconciliations were generally performed two to three months after the statement date. Periodic financial … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and … and reports to manage the Town’s financial operations. Of the 15 asset and liability accounts we reviewed as of December 31, 2021 and October 31, 2022, five accounts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22