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Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center (2015-S-80), 90-Day Response
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract as inte
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s80-response.pdfAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient … the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … if the head of the agency, or a designee, has granted that authority by a rule or written directive filed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsOpinion 91-28
… SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund (use of profits for general village purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §94: A … use profits resulting from operation of a water utility for general village purposes. You ask whether a village board … may use surplus moneys in the village's water fund for sewer or other general village purposes. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security … heaters and generators it procured during its response to Superstorm Sandy. Background As part of its response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… any vouchers charging appropriations that are scheduled to lapse at the end of March, entered online and not approved by … of this Guide. Expense reports approved by OSC will pay in the next pay cycle. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/27/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… For our audit period, the IDA reported 32 active projects with reported capital investment totaling approximately $873 … 28,000 square feet of a vacant mill into an office building is for a proper IDA purpose. Officials did not … other than governmental and not-for-profit entities will be tenants in the building. If WCIDA is advised that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and … August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and … June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in … Village of Hoosick Falls Internal Controls Over Selected Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… made improper payments for drugs dispensed after their drug termination date. The audit covers the period July 1, … programs to reject these claims on the basis of the drug’s termination date (defined as either the expiration … date of the final batch produced or the date the drug was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsTown of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… by the Town’s water system, as indicated by the master meter readings, with the water billed to the Town’s … the Water Withdrawal Report Form to be submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) … leaks in the system. Ensure that Town officials review meter readings for reasonableness and periodically inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… percent of the federal poverty level or if at least one adult household member is a recipient of certain other public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads on the State highway system through a permitting process that helps … public and protect the integrity and reliability of the State's highways and bridges. Department records indicate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program that occurred during the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The MEP program is a federal program that provides financial and technical assistance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-58
… grade on the 4/1/10 Salary Schedule are eligible for a Performance Advance if the employee: has completed one (1) … a Performance Advance. Agencies must submit a Job Action Request using the Action/Reason code of DTA/USP (Data … update the Increment Codes of employees on the Job Data record using the Action/Reason code of DTA/CIC (Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-58-october-2012-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equatedOpinion 98 - 19
… -- Apparatus and Equipment (referendum requirement for installment purchase contract) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchase Contracts (referendum requirement for in … REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for in fire district for installment purchase contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… IT access controls prescribe who or what computer process may have access to a specific IT … their job duties and responsibilities. Furthermore, you should establish and follow a process for revoking access … Are different from passwords used for other systems; Do not match lists of common, expected, previously used or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controls