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Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Oversight of Passenger Safety Report 2017S50
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings … are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Assess whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… on August 17, 2017, sought to determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units were assigned to eligible tenants in … 1, 2014 through February 21, 2017. The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported Technology ( 2019-S-40 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followTown of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Patterson (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, … $16,287 to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly reported to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or were not submitted to the DMV’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… (Act), to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the Office) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report, Access Controls Over Selected … of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … were able to perform. Key Findings OCFS has made progress in correcting the problems we identified in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
The managers of each organization should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse or fraud occurring in travel and conference expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … 24 hours of the initial reporting of an incident; Upon request by a qualified person, promptly provide a copy of the … incident (Actions Taken Report). In addition, upon written request to the provider, qualified persons may obtain records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… and copayments). We issued our initial audit report on September 10, 2018. The audit objective was to determine … providers reported inflated Part C cost-sharing amounts on claims and the Department of Health (Department) lacked … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Licensing … data; and investigates complaints against nurses in accordance with its policies and procedures in a timely manner. The audit covered the period April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followManaged Care Organizations – Payments to Ineligible Providers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Managed Care Organizations: … to the Medicaid or Medicare programs or who have engaged in other unacceptable insurance practices can be excluded … of Health (Department) and MCOs had adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providers-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in … limits allowed by the Act. There is considerable risk that other participating Medicaid MCOs also do not have such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to … companies to provide disabled veterans with a preference in the admission to Mitchell-Lama housing developments. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followOpinion 90-64
… discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities (referendum not required) … statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Citizens For An Orderly … or the decision to authorize the issuance of bonds or capital notes to finance the project. In this regard, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 94-11
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsOpinion 90-44
… respect to the tentative budget of a village, required by section 5-508(3) of the Village Law. In pertinent part, that section requires the published notice to include a statement … You ask whether the "compensation" referred to in section 5-508(3) is limited to salary or must also include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… agencies; two of them, MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) and New York City Transit (Transit), provide bus service. Transit … examinations and assessments are done at one of Transit’s five MAC locations. In addition, there is a 24-hour lab …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centers