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Contract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… the Authority achieved over the twoyear period was, at best, about 18 percent, excluding its work on the New NY Bridge project, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… application check-off box have generated just over $1.3 million for the four funds, of which slightly more than … Autism Awareness Fund (2005) 108,226 37,941 70,285 Drive Out Diabetes Fund (2002) 89,027 64,293 24,734 Multiple … $133,234 $1,175,966 Key Findings For two of the funds – Drive Out Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis – the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsJust Kids Early Childhood Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center (Just Kids), on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … and 2013-14. Background Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center (Just Kids) is a Suffolk County-based for-profit … education programs, Just Kids also operates a day care center. Several Just Kids employees also performed services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/just-kids-early-childhood-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… as intended and whether program contractors accurately report performance outcomes, including the extent to which … 18, 2015. Background The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and … Program (WSP) and Transitional Employment (TE) program. For State fiscal years 2011 through 2014, federal funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses incurred in connection with … of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative … 2014, net assessable expenses for the Acts total about $19.9 million. The Department has adequate procedures in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalReview of Trivision Tek Group, Inc.
… the final $211,109 payment request from Trivision to ESD. In addition, ESD terminated GDA X199 recovered the $138,891 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/review-trivision-tek-group-incSelected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… to implement this initiative. In 2011, OGS created the NYS Real Estate Center (Center) to oversee all real estate operations and consolidate the use of existing … large sections of vacant space that in turn was used to house employees currently in leased space. This method is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… 31, 2012. Background New York State collects the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (Fee) on each automobile insured … and district attorney's offices to combat motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. The State Police uses Fee … its Auto Theft Unit (ATU) and to detect and reduce motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at Albany (the University), one of the four University Centers … Audits/Reports of Interest State University of New York at Albany: Network Security Controls (2004-S-23) Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employees who also worked for a New York State or City … December 31, 2011 for field observations. Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. MTA's Code of Ethics (Code) allows employees to engage in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsCapital One Bank Accounts
… established by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Capital One Bank and to assess the appropriateness of … Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation providing transportation … in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors, whose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2012 … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughEast River Child Development Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 30, 2014. Background ERCDC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special … with disabilities who are three to four years of age. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively … in its center-based SC program. ERCDC is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/east-river-child-development-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its programs and initiatives, … To determine whether Empire State Development ESD meets legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… were authorized. This audit focused on Tax Class 2 properties that are valued as income producing, based on … property throughout the City – approximately 1.05 million properties each year. Property in New York City is divided … how property value is assessed. For Tax Class (TC) 2 properties, which include rentals, co-ops, and condos with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… services and issuing operating certificates, pursuant to requirements established in State law and New York Codes, … inspection of facility conditions and safety, review of patient records, examination of staffing patterns and staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. Our audit covered the period … employer within 60 days of creating a wage investigation case in the Department’s tracking system (docketing), as … make initial contact with employers within 60 days of case docketing and fully document their actions. Make efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over its vehicle use and maintenance expenses. The audit covered the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from … repair shops for parts and/or service, depending on the vehicle type and service needed. As of March 2020, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses