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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: City University of New York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … firm erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for capital projects with the town’s operating funds. Village … actually available in the water fund to finance operations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund advocates for its portfolio companies to adopt sustainable business … Comptroller DiNapoli has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase … of flooring, agreed to adopt a labor code of conduct for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … District officials have established effective procedures to ensure claims are adequately documented and supported, for legitimate district purposes and approved prior to …
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
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State … of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Select HighTechnology Projects Report …
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
… 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. … and equipment in New York City, and is responsible for the scientific review and approval of applications for new, renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses …
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)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
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)
… prevention and deterrence to detection and prosecution. For example, our analysis of prescription data identified … more than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), … recommendations: to review the identified prescriptions for potential investigations; enhance routine data analysis; …
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
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other … be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… the State Comptroller (“OSC”) Issued: August 15, 2022 The New York State Comptroller (“Comptroller”), as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the Local … retirement benefits. To view the advertisement, visit the New York State Contract Reporter (CR # 2089628) . All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). … (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure … 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be tested, and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), which are … necessitates this type of protection. DOB is responsible for issuing permits for the installation of sheds, monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act ( 2019-S-42 ). About the Program The Department of … of the General Business Law, also known as the Security Guard Act (Act), requires that individuals working as … with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet the requirements and are able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) through PayServ. Affected … has received the full non-taxable amount. CLE Cert Lic Exam Fee Reimburse This taxable CLEFR reimbursement will be … Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement CLEFR through PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… inception, the program has returned nearly $300 million to the Fund. "ClearMomentum is part of a growing list of … local economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to … instruments and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fund