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Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) inspected highway bridges … of its highway bridges. The Authority does not follow the New York State requirements for classifying, reporting and … To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Authority inspected highway bridges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit period was January 1, 2010 through March 31, … a total of 713,264 noise complaints were called in to NYC’s 311 system. According to the World Health Organization Guidelines for Community Noise, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… 2013, through November 2015. Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation that provides transportation services in and around the New York City … change, or cancel reservations) and Travel Services (i.e., dispatch coordination and customer information). Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… Among these public protection grant programs are the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program and the SNUG … that uses street outreach to address the issues causing gun violence and reduce gun-related incidents. The Division awards SNUG contracts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Runaway and homeless youth (RHY) can be fleeing neglect, abuse, or conflict in their homes. … and may have little or no work experience. Homelessness can make youths vulnerable to violence, crime, and sexual … on a given night. Counties with approved RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Twenty-five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… for employees’ use of travel cards and support for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs. They also provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… the vaccines at no cost to physicians and public health clinics enrolled in the VFC Program. Because the federal … for the administration fee. Of this amount, managed care organizations (MCOs) made improper payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… regional transportation authority established by New York State to provide safe, reliable, and convenient public … benefit corporation, RGRTA must adhere to the New York State Information Technology Security Policy (Policy) … the minimum information security requirements that all State entities (including all public benefit corporations) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Report 2019-S-10 ). About the Program As part of its duties, the Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… and IT security, including credit card payment processing. All industries that accept credit cards as a method of … need to be improved to meet compliance standards at all four of the colleges we sampled. Furthermore, Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line Hunters Point Ave. Station. This facility was designed to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… developments with approximately 47,000 total units (apartments). Linden Plaza, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Brooklyn, is owned by Linden Plaza Preservation, LP and … by RY Management. It was built in 1971 and has 1,525 apartments. Between January 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 … our initial audit report, Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Report 2020-N-5 ). About the Program The New … policy and service issues for the aging. Its mission is to work to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also part of the Joint … utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our … did not always monitor traffic conditions due to traffic cameras that were pending repair for significant amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Wild and managed pollinators are critically important to the health of New York State’s … pollen carried to them by foraging pollinators. Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the … in 2010. When registering their apiaries, beekeepers are required to report certain information to Ag&Mkts on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… generic drugs. DOH uses two methods to pay for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, Medicaid-enrolled pharmacy providers submit claims through DOH’s claims … for the provision of health care services, including pharmacy benefits, and reimburse providers for those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… reported discharge (which often meets the definition of a transfer). Key Findings Officials have made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Report 2019-S-68 ). … such as business, computer/information technology, and English as a second language. The New York State … overseeing these proprietary schools, including licensing and monitoring to ensure that their overall educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). DHCR is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of … housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration (ORA) administers the State’s rent laws … and complaints regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New York State. Our audit focused on harassment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-follow