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Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on August 31, 2017, examined whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) had effectively enforced the New York City Noise Code (Noise Code) and adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Report 2017-S-16 ). … standards for the establishment and operation of non-residential and residential domestic violence (DV) programs. OCFS’ Division … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… station signage web portal or by faxing a Signage Request form. The initial audit found that the Division often did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… determined if the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) was effectively monitoring the Science, Technology, … with the Program rules and regulations, and whether HESC had only made payments on behalf of recipients who were in compliance with Program regulations. We found that HESC had taken steps to implement the structure necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… – between 2007 and 2018. The Office administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support to … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. For 2018, Local Districts submitted $2 billion in gross claims to the Office for homeless housing reimbursement. Key Findings The Office is not providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… and Supports (OASAS) is responsible for administering the State’s problem gambling treatment program which includes: … needs assessment or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of such services. … was unable to determine whether OASAS had a sufficient number of treatment programs available for problem gamblers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Commission (Commission) was monitoring and enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. We found that the Commission had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies, including … plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In addition, Continuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of the transactions. DOCCS also operates fueling stations at 35 facilities that provide gas at discounted prices through State contract pricing. … not been implemented. Key Recommendation DOCCS officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), which are … necessitates this type of protection. DOB is responsible for issuing permits for the installation of sheds, monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… that would offer free high-speed Internet access and phone service; a touchscreen tablet interface to access City … 911 emergency and NYC311 helpline services; free cell phone charging; and digital advertising and public service … an 8-year period, at no cost to the City, with a specified number to be installed in each borough. The Agreement was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… period April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. The Department’s eMedNY computer system processes … Department removed 28 of the providers from the Medicaid program, entered into a settlement with 1 provider, and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Report 2016-S-98 ). About … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… the global surgery period may be reported, and reimbursed, by adding the appropriate modifier code to the E/M service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle … containers of less than one gallon of many beverages sold in the State. Consumers may then return their empty beverage … The Department collected $117.7 million and $112.9 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in the State fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and … help ensure that the operators of motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … by the Department, to ascertain the expenses it incurred in administering the Acts for the four State Fiscal Years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-follow