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Tuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $6.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 1,560 students. We reviewed a sample of 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 795
… York State and CSEA, certain employees are eligible for a lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. This … The assignment constitutes an exposure to inherent danger by virtue of unavoidable proximity to vehicular traffic … the eligibility of Special Assignment to Duty Pay and a list of eligible assignments, agencies may refer to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/795-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In … our objective was to determine whether the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State Office of … taxpayers, consistent with applicable legal, regulatory and ethical requirements. We found a culture, emanating from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … audit report Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… report - pdf] We also released eight letter reports to the following local governments: Towns of Babylon [pdf] , … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether local governments ensured that they … requires housing developers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to set aside 10 percent of their housing units as affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Hate Crime Reporting
… have been targeted due to their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… and, at current rates, could potentially contribute to a depletion of the general fund balance within three to five … general fund expenditures in 2017-18, all of which will be used for recurring expenditures. Contingency … rather than appropriated fund balance. Develop and adopt a fund balance policy to guide the City's accumulation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Children’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s … services using tuition rates established by SED based on the financial information reported on their annual CFRs. For the three fiscal years ended June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… December 31, 2013. Background The 2010 Fire Code of New York State (Fire Code) requires an approved fire safety plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9CUNY Bulletin No. CU-757
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY … Background The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under … City health benefits when other non-City group coverage is available. The employee must complete the Health Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-757-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the … for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… integrity, diversity (inclusive of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity), … charters to include diversity – inclusive of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identify – in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team … To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Cyber Incident Response Team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… and $698.2 million for the City. The 2023-24 budget is $52.1 million more than the City’s budget for 2022-23, an … settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge … agreements are reached. The City’s contingency reserve is less than 1 percent of the City’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of International Offices
… Turkey. ESD still has foreign representatives operating in Canada, Israel, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… . About the Program The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) oversees one of the largest substance … nation, with approximately 1,700 prevention, treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… governments, regardless of their size or complexity, are becoming increasingly reliant on information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Town of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. Background The Town of Parma is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … highway fund, which caused the TOV highway fund to report a deficit fund balance since 2007. At the same time, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96