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Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into … a written service agreement. Last sought competition for District insurance policies in 2012, more than nine years … Free School District District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… the proper length and height. Four components at the Fire Station, such as a portion of the Code Enforcement service … at an accessible height. Three components at the Police Station, such as accessible parking spaces in the parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (St. Luke's) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Luke's. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-lukes-cornwall-hospital-january-1-2011-throughBinghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (2022M-87)
… whether the Board of Commissioners Board and Executive Director Director provided adequate oversight of Binghamton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2022/09/09/binghamton-housing-authority-oversight-financial-operations-2022m-87Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT … officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive … comprehensive written information technology (IT) policies and procedures addressing areas key to securing user access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… 2368 Purpose To provide information to agencies on the use of Deduction Code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed. This … Employees Employees who have received an overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits, as determined by the New York State Department of Labor Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Involuntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… of Hempstead, Colonie, Napoli, Saugerties, Rochester and German Flatts. Another 18 municipalities have been listed in … today join the previously announced 115 municipalities and school districts that have been classified in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… through its Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Legal Unit, is responsible for conducting criminal history … If the person has been fingerprinted before, the CHRC Legal Unit reviews the case using information from its … approximately 17 percent with a criminal history, the CHRC Legal Unit conducted a review and made an employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to October 31, 2012. Background New York State's … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… response to the Sandy disaster, DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable … this equipment to additional locations (e.g., firehouses) for other Sandy relief efforts. Key Findings We found DHSES … it received all the lights, heaters and generators it paid for or to adequately support the distribution of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesXII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… using a separate voucher using one of the following account codes for prompt payment interest: 58401 – Prompt … Payments – Capital Projects For more information regarding Account Codes, See Chapter IV – Accounting Codes, Uses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestDisposal of Electronic Devices
… that all electronic media (e.g., hard drives and other memory components) in these devices be securely overwritten … recently released policy and procedure for removing memory components from surplus electronic devices. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesReal Estate Portfolio
… Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, and determined the need to either hold or dispose … The Authority has not accounted for all of its property holdings. Specifically, the Authority's property reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioReal Property Dispositions
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey evaluated properties that are not essential to its core mission as required and took
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… and Hispanic test-takers in a class action federal lawsuit named Merton Simpson et al. v. Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from January 2017 to December 2019 and … documentation and information obtained through April 2021. About the Program The Department’s mission is to ensure … to monitor service costs and are likely not receiving best pricing for services. The Department does little to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $49,050 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… NYSPO users will be required to establish and use MFA at login. New and existing users will not be able to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineTown of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lincoln (Town) Town Board (Board) and Town … disbursements were supported and approved. Key Findings The Board and former Supervisor did not ensure that … were adequately supported and properly approved. The former Supervisor received 13 check payments, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… were supported, appropriate and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While claims were supported and for … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … were supported appropriate and audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112