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Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… a five-year, $42.8 million contract with the current SFA, Public Consulting Group (PCG). In total, the Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient oversight to … launched a state-based Marketplace, known as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insurancePublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… to be used for major repairs, such as replacing or repairing roofs; improving heating systems, plumbing, and … procured, could have been avoided with better planning, or were not adequately justified by available documentation; … were made without the required Certificates of Completion or independent DHCR final inspections. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… was to determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-20142013 Year End Report
… Background The Board administered four sole custody funds in 2013 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for … Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. The Board processes all payments from the Uninsured … under the Law. Payments from the Fund for Reopened Cases are processed by both the Board (compensation payments) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportXII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using the Statewide Financial … System. New York State cannot process Automated Clearing House or check payments in foreign currencies. In the event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currencyInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… the State’s military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. DMNA employs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… violations noted during recent visits included structural damage, mold, vermin and bug infestations, excessive garbage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine … license has been revoked or suspended, OPWDD has processes in place that, if properly followed, reasonably ensure the … OPWDD vehicles. However, OPWDD does not have controls in place to educate or improve driving skills for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… – information. Specifically: 352 user accounts for 113 users maintained unnecessary and inappropriate access … Further, in 12 of 27 instances, it took more than a month for access to be removed. Although Upstate has certain … laws, regulations, and policy requirements. Remove access for improper user accounts identified in our audit. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-659
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY payroll staff … CUNY employees who are not in bargaining unit AJ or GA and who cover a domestic partner for health insurance … will continue to have their imputed income submitted by the New York State Department of Civil Service. Background If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-659-new-additional-pay-earn-codes-cuny-imputed-incomeOversight of Homeless Shelters
… and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC Office of Temporary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental … Conservation (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryOpinion 2003-5
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Fiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… of quality prevention, health care, and support services for those impacted by HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted … diseases, viral hepatitis, and related health concerns. In addition, the Institute promotes the health of LGBT … has developed guidelines, materials, and strategies for not-for-profit agencies to strengthen financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… Background Through its Medicaid managed care program, the Department contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs) … a monthly premium payment for each enrollee. In 2014, New York State’s Medicaid claim costs totaled more than $51 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… services rendered. On December 3, 2009, the Department of Health (Department) implemented the Medicare/ Medicaid … the Medicaid claims processing system (eMedNY) for payment of deductibles and coinsurance. Prior to the automated … owed; this often led to incorrect Medicaid payments of Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsOpinion 88-41
… general proposition that property held for public use may not be used by or on behalf of a private … Further, even if the purpose of a use of property is public in nature, it may not be accomplished in violation of … to the municipality ( Teachers Association, Central High School District No. 3 v Board of Education, Central High …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… (Department) properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection … provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of … For example, the bridge management plans on hand are an average age of 10 years old and some may no longer be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programWage Theft Investigations
… is efficiently utilizing its resources to undertake and complete wage theft investigations timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds … mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed and connect job seekers to jobs. Its Division of Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigations