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Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… had either opted to cordon off certain areas to prevent public access, or in the most extreme cases, to close … amenities or even sections of the parks to ensure public safety. We found Parks needed to establish principles … funds. However, additional work is needed to safeguard the public in areas where potentially dangerous infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1719
… System Support Group mailbox. Please include this bulletin number in the email subject line. … To inform agencies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1719-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… Determine whether all extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were deposited complete and in a timely manner, and … and 14 days after the date the faculty advisor brought the funds to the Business Office. We reviewed 20 disbursements … action. … Determine whether all extraclassroom activity funds were deposited complete and in a timely manner and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Real Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York Power … may rent, lease or grant easements or other rights in any land or property it owns. Such arrangements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets with realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures based on historical trends or other known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and … determined that these practices cost Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 n regular pay, and enriched certain staff and supervisors. In addition these payments will inflate future pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30). … an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. In addition, the Safety and Training Division did not always … drivers. Key Finding MTA officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … applicable policies and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Fair Hearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial report, … overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service provided by traditional carriers decreased and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … determined that Davis Ethical likely fabricated nearly all of the improper claims. Davis Ethical processed many of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySubway Wait Assessment (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Subway Wait Assessmen t ( 2014-S-23 ). … 2014. Key Finding We found that Transit made some progress in addressing the problems identified in our prior report. However, additional actions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/subway-wait-assessment-followTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… two recommendations included in our initial report, Train On-Time Performance ( 2014-S-56 ). Background Our prior audit … that, for calendar years 2013 and 2014, Subways’ reports show actual On-Time Performance (OTP) was well below the goal of 91.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). Background The … Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced at the offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member … Key Finding Empire officials made considerable progress in implementing the recommendations we made in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Department of Finance (Finance) had limited documentation to support that assessors were verifying the Real Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… The Board made minor calculation errors in the fiscal year 2011-12 assessment, resulting in a net understatement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … transactions using paper-based voucher processes instead of the State procurement card, and to identify potential cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on February 28, … as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy reduction goals set forth in Executive Order … Executive Order 111 Purchase of Renewable Energy (2008-S-80) New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followOther Bulletin No. 1
… Information The Lump Sum Bonus Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes. The Lump Sum Bonus Payment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-1-lump-sum-bonus-payments-suny-construction-fund-employees