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Violations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws … from favored vendors. For example, Mr. Dean and his staff solicited donations from certain vendors for annual picnics and parties, which resulted in his staff improperly attending these events free of charge. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… to OGS, to certify in writing that the devices no longer contain any retrievable information. Key Findings We tested a … scheduled for shredding. The Division had no record of what information may have been on these missing drives and it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesDairy Inspections
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets … July 21, 2014. Background The Department’s mission is to foster a competitive food and agriculture industry that … private contractors who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
To determine if the State University of New Yorks SUNY internal controls over procurement ensure goods and services are obtained competitively and at reasona
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… for almost three years, and the Petty Cash Account (with a balance of $185,000) was significantly overfunded. Key … in the Petty Cash Account, and significantly reduce its balance to more closely reflect actual use. Discontinue the … the inactive Travel Account and return the authorized balance to the State Treasury. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsTrain On-Time Performance
… on a two-month delay. Subways collects information of its daily operations pertaining to delays and distributes it the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceOn-Time Performance
… after the scheduled arrival time. Train performance data is entered into a computer system at the SIR Rail … on time by total scheduled trips. SIR reports weekday OTP data to the MTA Board’s Transit and Bus Committee (Committee) … the public through MTA’s website, which has a “Performance Dashboard” that includes SIR’s OTP Without Boat percentages. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performancePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income 6,860 $21,597,215 Tax preparer submitted returns with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… 2010-S-17). Background Our initial audit report, issued on September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to nursing homes were properly reduced by Medicaid recipients' net … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle s (Report … Environmental Conservation: Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (2008-S-65) … in our initial audit report Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 … Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital … of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… entered into a non-competitive agreement with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at … by using a non-competitive procurement to obtain IT healthcare services rather than bidding the services or using … to promote fairness in contracting with the business community, facilitate the best possible price for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income 7,465 $24,766,106 Tax preparer submitted returns with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to identify potential inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance with applicable … To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Office is in compliance with applicable fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Risk Management Planning Group
… insurance broker and Third Party Administrator (TPA) for North Shore Hospital (North Shore) and King Kullen Supermarket (King Kullen) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns … 1,468 4,803,844 Taxpayer failed to claim correct income 604 4,389,218 Other 235 2,154,774 Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and inspection activities ensure … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services Office child care licensing and inspection activities ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionSubway Wait Assessment
… shuttle lines). From the original 28 stations built in Manhattan and opened on October 27, 1904, the subway system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessment