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DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The amount of debt reported by state and local authorities is now posted on DiNapoli’s … government yet they operate outside the traditional checks and balances that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. … repeatedly used in a way that circumvents borrowing limits and oversight. As a result, New York is shouldering a huge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… (MTA)—Bridges & Tunnels (B&T), MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus), and New York City Transit-Department of Buses (Transit … the potential damage to its transportation systems and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding; and whether the plans were tested/updated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
… Issued To: New York State Chief Fiscal Officers of Counties, Cities, … the Multi-Modal Program is obtained through the sale of New York State Thruway Authority's Local Highway and Bridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… the Medicaid Redesign Team to reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services. As part of … from the mainstream Medicaid managed care benefit package and transferring these services to the Medicaid … private transportation managers to manage such services and evaluate requests for prior authorization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were valid and consistent with contract terms and in accordance with the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit covered the two … Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were valid and consistent with contract terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of … ). Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees the nation’s largest and most diverse addiction treatment system. Its mission is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… cemetery corporations to ensure fiscal stability and adequate facility maintenance. This audit covers the … (Division) oversees the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit … by Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (Law), and under the supervision of the State’s Cemetery Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, DePaul Community Services, Inc. (DCS) and Living Opportunities of DePaul, Inc. (LOD), expended funds appropriately and provided the required services under their Supported … of Mental Health OMH is ensuring that DePaul Group Inc and its affiliates DePaul Community Services Inc DCS and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Program: Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Report 2014-N-3 ). Background Our initial … used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting lists. Development officials often did not indicate … Program: Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists ( 2014-N-3) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its intended purpose. … (Parks) to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to … To determine whether the New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-fundsSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of … part of a New York State IT transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing … Insurance System is secure operating effectively and available to continue critical p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… selected core systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a … part of a New York State IT transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing … selected core systems are secure operating effectively and available to continue pr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the … care to conform to acceptable standards of quality and professional practice, but covers only essential services … We identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent claims that were submitted by the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsCompliance With Executive Order 111 – Agency Energy Efficiency Goals and Practices
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies and certain public authorities and corporations, collectively referred to as Affected State … as directed by Executive Order 111 (E.O. 111 or the Order) and whether the New York State Energy Research and … To determine whether State agencies and certain public authorities and corporations collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/17/compliance-executive-order-111-agency-energy-efficiency-goals-and-practicesAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… Objective To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation … program provides vocational rehabilitation services for and supports the employment goals of people with a … is to assist individuals with a disability to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program … product involved. Fuels subject to PBT include motor fuel and highway diesel fuel, among others. Effective January 1, … exempt from PBT include sales to federal, state, and local governments and sales of certain types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State … agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, that … prompted legislation to amend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The amendment, Article 19-A: Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followOverpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Report 2016-S-73 … services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s … The Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as well as prescription drugs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-followParsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Parsons Child and Family Center (Parsons) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual