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Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,260 contracts for state agencies … payments valued at nearly $5.7 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary … The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices (2013-S-37)
To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s37.pdfRockland County Community College - Employee Benefits (2020M-5)
Determine whether the College can obtain cost savings by reducing the costs of employee benefits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rockland-co-2020-05.pdfTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws. Key Findings The Board has accumulated … Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-4)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering prescribing referring and attending OPRA health care providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingNetwork Security Controls (2012-S-28)
We audited selected aspects of the security controls over the computer network at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s28.pdfXII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with … Unit must process a wire transfer to the vendor. Process and Document Preparation: To process a vendor’s payment in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currencyPurchasing and Procurement Practices (2020-S-67)
To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s67.pdfInformation Technology Audits
… BOCES Suffolk No. 1 (Eastern) BOCES Ulster BOCES Charter School Discovery Charter School Young Women's College Prep Charter School of Rochester City City of Amsterdam School District Amherst Central School District Bayport-Blue Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/information-technology-auditsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act … students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it … P. DiNapoli. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019. “In what has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… cities with similar population levels, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo have child poverty rates that are … cohort cities. Between 40 to 46% of children in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo were living in poverty in 2022, and … can impact a child’s long-term ability to be successful in school. Children that fall behind in school are less likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsPulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
Assess whether separation payments to certain District officials were authorized and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved employment contract
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pulaski-academy-2020-20.pdfThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… Increase the number and frequency of internal compliance reviews to ensure units are occupied by eligible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… New York City's 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with … set new records," DiNapoli said. "While the FY 2019 budget surplus is likely to grow, city officials will need to … of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA has large unfunded capital needs and is seeking additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-ahead