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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New York’s most difficult energy and environmental … is committed to public service and strives to be a model of what taxpayers expect from government. During the audit period, we identified approximately $7 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Review of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… our examination was to determine whether payments made to American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) for various … our examination was to determine whether payments made to American Academy of Pediatrics District II AAP for various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… established in 1925 to provide a stable, long-term source of revenue to help support the Department of Environmental Conservation's (Department) fish, wildlife, … fish and wildlife populations. The Fund's primary source of revenue is the sale of licenses to sportsmen for hunting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health provided effective oversight of State Fiscal Agent contracts to ensure contractor … with contract deliverables, including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. … To determine whether the Department of Health provided effective oversight of State Fiscal Agent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentCapital Planning
… Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) has complied with the capital planning requirements of the Public … requires NFTA to prepare a five-year capital plan, along with annual capital spending plans. NFTA’s fiscal 2015-16 … Frontier Transportation Authority NFTA has complied with the capital planning requirements of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and intermediate-importance structures are periodically inspected and whether inspection results are considered when … (Thruway Authority), was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal System (Canal System). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… Rx Plan are eligible for enhanced drug manufacturer discounts and federal subsidies that are not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2024 Through September 30, 2024
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the … eMedNY processed almost 249 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of nearly $50.6 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2024-through-september-30-2024Internal Control System Components
… period January 1, 2013 through August 11, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act requiring each State agency to … the head of each covered agency to certify compliance with the Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61610 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Purpose To determine if New York City Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail … 1, 2011 through March 7, 2013. Background Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires … New York City courts be forwarded to the City's Department of Finance (Finance). These moneys include bail postings made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… to June 30, 2012. Background Metro-North, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has four … Improvement ($37.3 million). Key Findings Our review of Metro-North's monitoring of employees paid with Recovery Act funds found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Medicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… Purpose To determine if six affiliated Brooklyn dentists billed … medically necessary or were not provided. We also sought to determine if the affiliated dentists used illegal tactics … To determine if six affiliated Brooklyn dentists billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… , Ontario [pdf] , Sullivan [pdf] , Tioga [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties were maximizing the reimbursement of costs related to the administration of social services … Reimbursement of Social Services Costs 2013MS3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement NDRA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … back to January 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 224 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of nearly $38 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2022-through-september-30-2022County Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… [pdf] , Onondaga [pdf] , Orange [pdf] , Schenectady [pdf] and Warren [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit … willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient wages in covered employment. Individuals who are incarcerated are … Ensure that County jails provide appropriate DSS officials with timely daily inmate admission reports and daily inmate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Mount Vernon (City) officials provided proper oversight of non-payroll disbursements and the former City Comptroller … and other City officials did not provide proper oversight of non-payroll disbursements. The former Comptroller did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee
… whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to ensure reported … of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee