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Contract with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contract with EBSCO Subscription … Subscription Services Inc. (EBSCO) is the largest provider in this contract group. Its current five-year contract is valued at $140 million and expires December 31, 2015. In accordance with the contract in force at the time of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/contract-ebsco-subscription-services-inc-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive … by these payments may be legitimate services provided in good faith, other dental services appeared highly … for them. Key Finding Department officials made progress in addressing several of the issues identified in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, … totaled 218,400, a 63.4% decline. A potential reason for the decline in contributors may be the large increase in … to participate. Previously, the check-offs accounted for just one line on a taxpayer’s annual return. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… such critical tasks as direct employee contact, mailing of Form W-2 statements, mailing of paycheck and direct deposit advices, determining employee tax status, and when applicable, locating next-of-kin. It is essential that … information in NYSPO. Effective Dates: This functionality will become available in NYSPO on November 17, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… taxes, the Department has the authority to waive or abate (reduce or eliminate) some tax liabilities – including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Clery Act (Report 2013-S-70). Background In 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires … and to investigate and correct errors and discrepancies in statistics to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Payments for Controlled … pharmacies $1,183,601 for 13,705 fee-for-service claims in which quantities of controlled substances exceeded the … 3,323 managed care claims for controlled substances in which the quantities dispensed exceeded the limits set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Migrant … Department did not complete federally required documents in a timely manner; and a significant portion of the Migrant … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 768
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to … the following payrolls: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/768-2007-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the … by a 13-member Board of Directors. DANC was created in 1985 under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities … provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… system did not provide management with accurate or useful case management reports. Key Findings We determined that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature … General, State Senate and Assembly. Campaigns are big business in New York, and vast sums are required to mount an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Development (2012-S-48) State Education Department (2012-S-45) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for … years ended June 30, 2010, Medicaid made $15.6 million in improper managed care payments on behalf of 14,899 … who, by State law, were precluded from enrollment in managed care programs. We recommended that the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for … Health (Department) had adequate policies and procedures in place to ensure proper Medicaid payments for foster care children placed in voluntary agencies. The Department administers the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of … and we noted numerous examples of overtime being earned in excess of $75,000 annually by individuals whose salary … that lacked the proper prior approvals and justification. In addition, the Port Authority did not meet the 20 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Vehicle and Heavy Equipment … acquisition of vehicles and heavy equipment was justified. In a random sample of 75 items that were purchased for $8.2 … provided documentation for only two items for $192,279. In addition, the Port Authority included funds for vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 861
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to … the following payrolls: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/861-2008-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… Kennedy Educational Campus staff with adequate oversight and training and that school officials did not exercise due diligence and care over General School Fund (GSF) accounts. We could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-follow