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Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … employers for their wage subsidy costs (i.e., cost of the wages and fringe benefits paid to participants during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… should maintain detailed, up-to-date inventory records for all computer hardware, software and data. The information … is installed and any pertinent licensing information. In addition to hardware and software inventories, local … of protection, the nature of the data has to be evaluated so that appropriate internal controls can be established and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before proceeding to contract, the agencies were not … and we found such documentation was often not prepared. In addition, the MTA did not have a requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority did not provide documentation … work force of the Port Authority, but are not disclosed in the count of personnel necessary to accomplish the Port …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… incidents. Background With the passage of the Hate Crimes Act of 2000 (Act), the New York State Legislature acknowledged the … destruction of property based on bias and prejudice. The Act requires law enforcement agencies throughout the State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on Report April … NYSTA implemented the three recommendations we made in our initial report. Key Recommendations None Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Report 2008-S-103). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on January 15, … a fuel concessionaire underreported its fuel deliveries in one month tested, and as a result underpaid its rent for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followTown of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2011, to September 17, 2012. Background The Town of Pittstown is located in Rensselaer County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5XIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… agency must obtain authorization from the OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations Cash Management Unit (BSAO CMU) … initial balance; Estimated maximum balance anticipated on both a short-term and a long-term basis; A description of … until disbursed", or "the cash will be transferred to the State Treasury"; Address of the office making deposits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Comptroller approved 1,493 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 billion and approved nearly 1.9 million payments worth nearly $13.7 billion. The office rejected 165 contracts and related transactions valued at $4.3 billion and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year, more than twice the proportion of … regional transit agencies, amid steady ridership growth in recent years, according to a report released today by … and educational institutions,” DiNapoli said. “After a dip in 2010, the authority’s total ridership has been increasing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingTime and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… "touch" time keeping system). Each agency uses one or more of these mechanisms. This audit, which focuses on the time and attendance of certain employees of the LIRR, is part of a series of forensic audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Report 2019-S-68 ). About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit covered the period from January 2019 to April 2022. … and regulating all residential facilities and providing guidance and best practices to both its own staff at … control. OPWDD officials were uncooperative with the audit team at the beginning of the audit – questioning OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the … are safeguarded, and are properly disposed of at the end of their useful life. The audit covered vehicles owned during the period from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… a Financial Plan that responds to the April shortfall. The recent tax collections are another indication that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program ( Report 2009-S-32 ). … procedures to ensure that the acquisition of vehicles and heavy equipment was justified. In a random sample of 75 … In addition, the Port Authority included funds for vehicle and equipment rentals in its annual Purchase Program. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-followCoordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 3 and 4 members under Articles 14 and 15 Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and … five years. Key Finding Authority officials made progress in correcting the problems we identified. Of the four prior … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. … To determine the extent of implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). Background Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-follow