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DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… standard contract terms and conditions. 2011 - Mohawk Industries, a leading supplier of flooring, agreed to adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … when making purchases and procuring professional services. In addition, the district did not always have written … controls. The payroll clerk performed all steps in the payroll process, including adding employees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… or school district operations plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims … as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the claims auditing function as independent … head that may have placed or approved the purchase in question. The claims auditor should attend training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… and provide financial assistance to companies locating or expanding in New York. According to ESD officials, … of tax credit programs including the Excelsior Jobs, Film Tax, and Life Sciences tax credits. In recent years, New … other high-tech projects within the SUNY Polytechnic and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. Under an agreement between New York State and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan … Department of Civil Service (Department) contracted with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug … status of 2 recommendations made in our audit report United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … several areas where the Bureau could improve its ability to ensure its resources are used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit revenues. Records indicate that, during this … visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 … accidents or incidents reported, two of which resulted in fatalities. Department inspectors promptly responded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… administrative disability hearings on an as-needed basis in connection with the members’ applications for retirement … Official Responses to Questions Entities interested in this opportunity must provide the following: A brief narrative describing entity’s experience in providing qualified physicians to perform IMEs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… access to family members, the general public and pregnant women no longer permitted. Once the armory was remediated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… kits to collect DNA and other evidence during the physical exam of an alleged victim of sexual assault. Once a victim … agencies prior to February 26, 2017 to be processed and results reported within 210 days of receipt at the lab, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight 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 … identified in the initial audit. Of the initial report’s 15 recommendations, four were implemented, two were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, … and require vendors that make these sales to register for a Certificate of Authority (COA), collect the tax from … represented 13.9% of all taxes collected by the Department for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) ending March 31, 2022. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of Licensing Services (Division), oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 36 occupations throughout New … that individuals working as security guards have a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Finance (Department) has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate … through December 31, 2017. Background The RETT was enacted in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of … to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the consideration exceeds $500, at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… PayServ. Affected Employees: Employees participating in OER’s Tuition Assistance and CLEFR programs. Background: … end. This can be a significant burden on some employees, in some cases creating tax deficiencies. OER requested the … Dates: The new earnings codes will be implemented in July of 2025 and affected employees may see payments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, pay rates and … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please … report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. 1 We discussed the lack of support for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… ; and 4 Cities: New Rochelle [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Troy [pdf] and Utica [pdf] . Audit Objective Determine … For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local governments did not ensure their Ethics Boards … officers and employees. 90 percent did not comply with all of the GML requirements we tested. 90 percent did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from … highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic … said. “While there are fewer drivers on the road and vehicle safety features have greatly improved, more fatal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-ny