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Privacy and Security of Student Data
… followed all laws and regulations regarding the privacy and security of students’ data. The audit covered the … systems. NYCPS is required to comply with federal privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA affords parents the right to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/23/privacy-and-security-student-dataFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… monitoring or targeted reviews. Using the analysis of complaint and inmate grievance data, identify ways to further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesExamination of Official Station Designation
… of the agency and is typically the employee’s usual work location. If an employee works at more than one location, the … of his time in each year, the Department designated an alternate work location, where the employee spent 14 percent … for the employee to commute between his residence and the alternate work location. Key Recommendations Designate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationUnited HealthCare – Compensation and Benefit Costs for the Empire Plan for the Period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010
… charges were accurate and related to the administration of the Empire Plan. The audit covers the three fiscal years … 31, 2010. Background The New York State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) is responsible for … dependents. NYSHIP includes several health plan options, of which the Empire Plan is the largest. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/united-healthcare-compensation-and-benefit-costs-empire-plan-period-january-1-2008-throughAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … is a two-year private, degree-granting school located in downtown Manhattan. NYCI is approved to offer nine … pay tuition. For the three academic years ended June 30, 2011, NYCI received 2,045 TAP awards totaling $2.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-follow2013 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payment requests (payments) to claimants and medical providers from the Workers’ … Board’s automated payment system, where they are subject to various edit and validation checks, approved by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… questionable expenses included the costs for special events, memberships, and sponsorships. Although the nature of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Disposal of Electronic Devices
… if electronic devices being surplused by the Department of State had been permanently cleaned of all personal, private … Office of Cyber Security Policy P03-002 requires all State entities to establish formal processes to address the … if electronic devices being surplused by the Department of State had been permanently cleaned of all personal private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … water. During the audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in … formal approvals and supporting documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012
… the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. Background The Department of … from: Claims billed with information from other health insurance plans that was inaccurate, which caused $675,265 in … of care, which caused $465,313 in overpayments; Claims for dental services that should have been covered by a managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-2012Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure. The audit covered the … available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security2018 Annual Audit
… totaling nearly $829 million from its four special funds in 2018 - the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for … more than $4.4 million were identified as a part of our daily audit. In addition to our daily audit, we identified 6,725 processing errors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/21/2018-annual-auditCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … prescription drug coverage under Empire Plan Medicare Rx, a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan with expanded … received about $1.2 billion in Empire Plan Medicare Rx rebates. Key Findings We reviewed rebate revenue generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… 1, 2012, through March 12, 2013. Background The Olcott Fire Company, Inc. is an all volunteer organization which provides fire protection to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The … with his personal credit card and for unsubstantiated restaurant purchases. Key Recommendations Establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … totaled about $136,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members who … The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over the … of professional services for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The Jericho Fire District is a … paid a total of $343,289. The payments comprised $143,989 to an insurance agency, $79,134 for physical training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… by statute. Check registers are not maintained to track bank deposits, withdrawals, or cash balances. Furthermore, … revenue and expenditure ledgers are not maintained, bank reconciliations are not performed, and the bank statements are not reviewed by anyone other than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Caton, in Steuben County. The Company’s officers consist … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial