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Controls Over Selected Expenditures
… that expenditures are made only to eligible victims and for eligible victim services. The audit covers the period … Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims. … survivors by directly reimbursing licensed providers for forensic rape examination (FRE) services. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/controls-over-selected-expendituresDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $36.7 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Taxpayer claimed refundable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… and Disability Assistance has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit … and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and … administered by the Office are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for their intended purposes. Our audit covered the period … revenue and are legally restricted to disbursement for specified purposes. Over a decade ago, the State created … in support of the specific causes. More recently, the fund for organ donation (the Life Pass It On Trust Fund) has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if surplus electronic devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community … the Office of General Services (OGS) provides this service for many State agencies, including the Division. Agencies are … had already been removed from computers and were scheduled for shredding. The Division had no record of what information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk … we selected 33,175 refunds totaling over $712.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk … we selected 37,900 refunds totaling almost $480 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using data analytics to identify high-risk … we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… credited the Department of Civil Service (Department) for all rebate revenue due under its contract with the … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare: Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenuePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings … as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Dollars Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and … Department. About $18.8 million was deposited into a fund for the Division and the remaining $366 million was deposited into a fund for the State Police. The Division funds grants to assist law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if those electronic devices approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of … own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State agencies. At the time of our audit, the … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… formerly known as sabbaticals, are awarded such leaves for authorized purposes and are in compliance with all … of their leave and must serve in the employ of CUNY for at least one year upon their return. Six of CUNY's 11 … realized. One instructor did not remain in CUNY's employ for the required 12-month period upon her return from leave. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) employees … State or New York City agency, 81 of whom we selected for further review based on several risk factors. Detailed … time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several cases showed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… Transportation Authority (MTA) employees who also worked for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so; … during the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 for payroll analysis purposes, and through December 31, 2011 for field observations. Background The MTA provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, … in a timely manner. Transit received Recovery Act funding for 23 projects estimated to cost $441.4 million. We visited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… services to ensure conditions are safe and secure for patients. The audit covered the period from April 2017 … June 2021. About the Program OASAS provides services for over 680,000 individuals annually through its … by leading a comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… can be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C cost-sharing claims in accordance with … both Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare is the primary payer for medical services provided to these dual-eligible recipients. Medicaid typically pays for cost-sharing liabilities, which include Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. Our audit covered the period … the associated costs, because there was no central source for this information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in … of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the remaining 3. Three other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceOversight of Passenger Safety
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) ensures … Offices (DDSOOs) administer and oversee State operations for OPWDD, including the direct delivery of services to … OPWDD’s vulnerable clients were issued violations for serious traffic infractions, such as running red lights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safety