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Update on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7.pdfTheresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
Determine whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and whether they properly managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/theresa-district-2021-60.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Over the last year, the fiscal position of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has deteriorated, as the trajectory of ridership has ebbed closer to the low end of the agency’s forecasted range.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2023.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up) (2022-F-2) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Report 2019-S-22).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f2-response.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 (2022-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22m1.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up) (2022-F-2)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Report 2019-S-22).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f2.pdfInternal Controls for Billed Receivables and User Charges Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal control framework for billed receivables and user charges, and go through the elements of a control environment to help ensure these activities are appropriate and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-billed-receivables-and-user-charges-08-18-2021.pdfThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2021.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfUncollected Penalties (Follow-Up) (2015-F-8)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Uncollected Penalties (Report 2012-S-69).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f8.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2024-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m2.pdfTown of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s appointment of a bookkeeper and … million. Key Findings The Supervisor appointed the Clerk to act as his bookkeeper; however, the New York State … of the Town, or engage an independent public accountant to do so. … The purpose of our audit was to review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)
… Maintenance Supervisor did not ensure the accuracy of the hours worked by golf course employees. The Town Supervisor did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial … 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in Washington County and has a population of … fund balance to finance annual operations in excess of what is available. Develop a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Town of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the review the Town’s claims audit process for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. … The Board established an effective claims auditing process to ensure that claims were properly audited before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The … well as facilities operated by the State pursuant to the Mental Hygiene Law, Education Law, and the Correction Law. … compliance. The Law does not preclude nurses from volunteering to work additional hours and does not apply in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff ( 2013-S-65 … that neither City University of New York (CUNY) nor York College had adequate internal controls over time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Security Over Critical Information Systems (Report 2016-S-69 ). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued … Security Over Critical Information Systems ( 2016-S-69 ) … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followNew York Youth Jobs Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility requirements and are … youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State, with a focus on 13 cities and towns. Labor certifies both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-program