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Professional Development - Auditors
… At the Office of the State Comptroller, we are committed to maintaining a positive image of … certifications and advanced degrees. Many of our auditors are Certified Public Accountants, Certified Internal … the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Our auditors are actively involved in these organizations and many hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… has compiled guidance including a Universal Definition and Life Cycle Stages to assist in consistent screening, … in the strategy and with each other Fiduciary practices Life Cycle Considerations Within a portfolio approach, the … seek to diversify exposure by stage of emerging manager life cycle. Informed by the 2018 survey, the Fund considers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleThe New Interdisciplinary School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered the expenses reported on NIS’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on NIS’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background NIS is an … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest North Country Kids, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/new-interdisciplinary-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … Alternatives’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFRs for the … to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Alternatives is reimbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualElevator Safety
… October 20, 2017. Background The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and … results. The Building Code requires elevators under DOB’s jurisdiction to be inspected and tested annually. Inspections … by building owners. DOB has authorized the New York City Housing Authority to perform its own elevator inspections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… State Education Law, SED establishes reimbursement rates for special education providers based on the financial information reported in their CFRs. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' … that did not comply with Manual guidelines; $29,722 paid for the personal benefit of Bilinguals officials and staff, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… which was issued February 28, 2014, examined whether New York City Deparment of Education (DoE) students (in the … been implemented. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York City Department of Education: Compliance With State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and natural resources of the City and its residents. The Department manages the City's water … plants upstate. The Department also implements Federal Clean Water Act rules and regulations, handles hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… Purpose To determine whether implementation of the Business Services Center has improved the consistency, efficiency, and … Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, established the Business Services Center (Center) within the Office of … To determine whether implementation of the Business Services Center has improved the consistency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards. Our … as a method of payment, such as the Authority, must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the PCI … to protect cardholder data. Entities that do not comply with PCI DSS may be subject to fines and penalties, and lose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsTravel Advisory No. 18
… Payments in SFS – Expense Types Added the following new expense types and descriptions: Misc. Taxable Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsChildren’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Childrens Education Services Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of New York State’s economic development programs and has … been for projects developed under the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). ESD funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsSpringbrook NY, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered expenses reported on Springbrook’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program … three and five years of age. Springbrook is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/springbrook-ny-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… and documents related to reportable incidents within 21 days of either the conclusion of the investigation or the … persons when requested or are not providing them within 21 days of the request or the conclusion of the investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawMonsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
… since 2012, and the length of service awards program (LOSAP) that started in 1990 was never audited. Key … annual independent audit of the District’s financial and LOSAP records. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/02/monsey-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-62City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… unauthorized access or disruption. Key Findings Network and local user accounts were not properly managed. Officials … officials. Key Recommendations Properly manage network and local user accounts, including disabling unneeded … City officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Town of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… golf course collections were properly recorded, remitted to the bookkeeper and deposited timely. Key Findings Golf … were not properly recorded in the form collected, remitted to the bookkeeper in a timely manner or deposited timely. … reconcile daily cash, checks and credit card collections to the POS detail to ensure sales were properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were for appropriate Village expenditures, the Village Board … goods or services may not be procured in the taxpayers’ best interest. Recommendations The audit report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Baldwin Union Free School District – Non-instructional Overtime (2017M-128)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s overtime for non-instructional … District did not establish a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours worked were preapproved, … The audit was to examine the Districts overtime for noninstructional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/baldwin-union-free-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2017m-128