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Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Adoption Subsidy Program (Report 2008-S-106). Background Our initial … subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and … rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer appointed Heather Hitchens to the … at the Council, ESDC began a consulting contract with her for cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsReal Estate Portfolio
… and accuracy of annual property reports before they are published. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolioReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… (collectively, New York State procurement requirements) for the purchase of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is … counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to keep the homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… who are affiliated and share the same federal taxpayer identification number. We also found the Department needed to act more … to routinely refer appropriate accounts receivable to the State Attorney General for collection. Key Finding Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… Agreement (Agreement) with a consortium of technology, media, and connectivity providers (Consortium) to develop and … Queens, and Staten Island. The Consortium was also required to meet specific service requirements, including a … $70 million due to the City from the Consortium; the required number of Links were not installed according to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees: All agencies with … lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates: Administration … will need to be completed before June 22, 2023, in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Administration check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsUncollected Penalties
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department effectively pursues and collects outstanding penalties The audit covers the period April
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates Administration paychecks … will need to be completed before June 23, 2022, in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Administration check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient, and in turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the Medicaid … recipients have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or … bill TPHI carriers for the recovery of about $292 million in pharmacy claims that MCOs paid as the primary insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipientsKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Kortright Rural Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings The Board did not establish adequate controls over financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51Wheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… records to safeguard unused information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings District officials did not maintain … and accurate inventory records to safeguard unused IT assets. Officials did not maintain IT asset inventory records and, as a result, were unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-209)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-information-technology-userXV.17 Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) Interest – XV. End of Year
… are necessary. Pursuant to law, agency requests to ‘opt into’ or ‘out of’ participation in the distribution of STIP interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv17-short-term-investment-pool-stip-interestXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the contract documents filed with and approved by OSC. A copy of a recommended signature page and the certification language … page is attached . The Comptroller approval may be in the format of a wet signature, a signature stamp, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities … office were altered. There was a cash shortage of $2,096. The Senior Court Clerk deposited 12 personal … 10 months later. Code enforcement did not account for all tickets issued or voided. These findings were referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56SUNY Bulletin No. SU-320
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create … > Enroll In Benefits > Savings Plans). If the employee is already enrolled in a Savings Plan, a row must be added … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-320-updates-processing-suny-403b-roth-after-tax-deductionsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-729
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create … > Enroll In Benefits > Savings Plans). If the employee is already enrolled in a Savings Plan, a row must be added … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-729-updates-processing-cuny-403b-after-tax-deductionsFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… Bureau Project Review ( 2018-S-2 ). About the Program The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for … construction projects involving these facilities, based on procedures established by the Department’s Facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-follow