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Title IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs. Funds are allocated to New York State and pass through to the City, and are used for ongoing foster care expenses (like food, clothing and shelter), … budget (see Figure 1). Of ACS’s various program functions, Foster Care Services is due to receive the largest allocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careProtect Yourself from Scams
… or bank account information. They may even threaten you with legal action, a suspension of your benefits or arrest if … money to unknown locations. Consider designating a safe word for your family to use to identify themselves and share … secure email message, Retirement Online request, form or letter. If you haven’t completed a transaction or submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/protect-yourself-scamsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… fit; and periodically monitored train crews forcontinued medical fitness. The audit period covered from January 1, … every three years. Train crews are also required to pass a medical assessment prior to assuming new responsibilities, and undergo periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children placed in foster care. The audit covers New York City children who were in foster care during the period of July 1, 2014 through August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOversight of Public Water Systems
… of MCL violations to consumers; and Ensures Offices account for the status of all active MCL violations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met its responsibility to operate a hotline, establish a database of reported allegations and a Staff Exclusion List, and … Background The Center was established by the Protection of People With Special Needs Act (Chapter 501 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … We found NYDOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or NYDOL procedures resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany (Albany) complied with policies … sabbaticals and other paid leave are set by SUNY's Board of Trustees and labor agreements. The individual SUNY … with SUNY direction and the corresponding provisions of the pertinent labor agreements. Sabbatical leaves are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveMTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner. The audit covered the … has six operating constituent agencies; two of them, MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) and New York City Transit (Transit), provide bus … performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centersContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… comply with the Law. Key Findings The Law set the State’s MWBE participation target at 28.92 percent, and the Authority … years. However, the Authority did not explain why its MWBE participation goals were less than the goal established … required per DED regulation. The Authority overstated its MWBE contract participation when reporting to DED. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesSocial Adult Day Services
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies, particularly the New … Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers comply with regulations related to client eligibility, service … under the State’s Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) model. DOH, as the Medicaid administrator, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… Purpose To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements … all tax credit calculations are correct before issuing a Certificate of Tax Credit. OSC Response to Agency Comments to … Determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Mercy College (Mercy) is an … were paid to the school for 5,902 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 50 … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at The New School (2010-T-5) State Education Department/Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… is a women’s liberal arts college. Located in Manhattan, near Columbia University, students at both schools can enroll in each school’s courses. Barnard offers bachelor’s degrees in nearly … full-time students is approximately $44,300 per year. The school’s enrollment as of fall 2014 was about 2,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… made to American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) for various immunization initiatives under contracts C028275, … Immunization Bureau receives grants from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for outreach activities that provide information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (Englewood) for special items were made according to … Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance Program: … Empires payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood for special items were made according to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… is a private postsecondary educational intuition located in Queens County. Plaza offers certificate and degree programs in business, technology, and allied health. Plaza serves … these disallowances result from Plaza students enrolling in courses not required for their programs of study. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Medgar Evers College, located in Brooklyn, is a senior college within the City University of New York, and offers a variety of baccalaureate, associate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… source of revenue to help support the Department of Environmental Conservation's (Department) fish, wildlife, and … and also reports to the Governor and Legislature. For the three State fiscal years 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, the … revenues that totaled $47 million to $69 million per year. In 2012-2013, sporting license sales generated almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsThe Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… To determine whether the costs claimed by the Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. were … through January 26, 2015. Background The Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. (ANIBIC), located in Queens, is a not-for-profit agency. For over 50 years, ANIBIC has provided a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidated