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Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … workers in New York State. Within the Department, the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring … of the State Labor Laws, which were established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… CUNY colleges are required to notify CUNY Central when opening and closing bank accounts. Of the 23 bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… the recommendations in our initial audit report, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation … (Report 2015-S-81 ) . Background The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law … not yet developed a written, comprehensive statewide plan for implementing the Program that includes progressive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… a price for behavior that contributed to the financial crisis,”DiNapoli said. “While the securities industry in New … in settlement costs. The securities industry, however, does not break out settlement costs from other … expenses in its public reports so it is not clear exactly how much they impacted profits. Noncompensation expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the states 529 College Savings Programs Direct Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … Preferred Source Program, established under Section 162 of the New York State Finance Law (Law), grants “preferred … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This audit covers the period … 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Program) provides oversight of the … to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge failures. Department regulations require railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four … fire safety practices, spurred on by recommendations from a grand jury investigation and recommendations from reviews … of standards for fire drill frequency, sprinkler and fire alarm maintenance contracts, and the use of heat detectors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who begin a new or … or after January 1, 2016. Among other changes, the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShields Empire payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals actual purchase and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… did not sample and test or properly exempt 140 of the 379 (37 percent) water outlets in the District because … remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the untested outlets, … post the testing results on the District’s website until 48 weeks past the required deadline. Recommendations Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… was issued on September 9, 2010, examined whether the Department of Health (Department) effectively recovered … accounts receivable due from inactive providers and seek recovery of accounts receivable that were owed by providers … the Department ensure its procedures and practices address the recovery of all accounts receivables identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… Determine whether the Town of Gardiner (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections … accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded and reported collections accurately; … whether the Town of Gardiner Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Report 2014-S-41 ). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Since January 1991, New York has been able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care-followThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… lists. We found that applicants who were next in line for units in a specific development were not always offered and/or awarded … in Mitchell-Lama units) on the manually prepared lists or when those notations were made. We tested several notations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… Over Electronic Protected Health Information (2014-S-67). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on July 6, 2015, concluded that the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) had established a highly … in this review. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Information Technology Services: Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… three years. Staff must complete specific training courses through the ACT Institute (part of the Center for … by OMH’s New York State Psychiatric Institute). Required courses include Person-Centered Treatment Planning, … Interviewing, Wellness for Transition, and Child and Adult Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS) Reporting. ACT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law authorizes cities that meet an established … set at 200,000 or more – to adjudicate non-criminal traffic infractions through administrative tribunals instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followUse of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual … located in Canandaigua, which supports New York State’s wine and grape industry through research, promotion, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our original report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Report 2014-S-22). Background Our … and made recommendations to improve internal controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was … Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-22) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-follow