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Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria … were entered anywhere from 35 to 244 days after they took place. Inconsistencies and errors exist among different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper … New York City Board and the County Boards as the “Local Election Boards.” The New York State Board of Elections … in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election Boards. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) … are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This … To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… claims from non-participating providers at amounts that are generally higher (and often significantly higher) than … it is with the understanding that Empire Plan members are liable for a portion of the claimed amount, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the … school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY … is an Enterprise Resource Program. The objective of CUNYfirst was to replace CUNY’s legacy systems with an integrated and flexible state-of-the-art solution. During its early phases, CUNYfirst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours … To determine whether York College had adequate controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority is monitoring its … period January 2013 through December 2014. Background The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) is responsible … involving State money, the Authority must comply with New York State Executive Law (Law), set MWBE goals, monitor …
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
… Donors who participate in the distinctive license plate registration program do so to support a specific cause …
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
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center (Just Kids), on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … To determine whether the costs reported by Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center on its CFRs were reasonable and sufficiently …
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
… to maintain supporting documentation, including payroll records, time sheets, paystubs, or canceled checks, …
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
… audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place … which direct that the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ascertain the annual amount of expenses … March 31, 2014. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the …
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)
… paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals and … district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for …
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
… could be achieved as leases on remaining excess office space expire. Subsequently, the State’s 2013-2014 Budget … on managing, occupying and procuring agency office space. DOB commissioned OGS to implement this initiative. In … real estate operations and consolidate the use of existing space throughout the current portfolio of State-owned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… insured in the State. The Fee is collected by the insurance companies and remitted to the Department. Between April 2008 and March 2012, insurance carriers remitted $384.8 million to the Department. … fraud. The State Police uses Fee revenue to fund its Auto Theft Unit (ATU) and to detect and reduce motor vehicle …
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
… Purpose To determine whether the network security controls at the College of Nanoscale Science … Key Recommendation Implement enhancements to the College’s network security that were identified during the audit. Other … of Interest State University of New York at Albany: Network Security Controls (2004-S-23) Department of Civil …
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
… for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so; were working their required hours at each employer; and … for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so were working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsCapital One Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation … To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accounts