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Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… Bureaus (TVBs). The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through July 31, 2014. Background New York State … are non-negotiable costs – preset based on the type and date of violation – that cannot be waived. However, the … in an underassessment of surcharges in the event that a driver is cited for multiple incidents on the same day. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… charged and collected the correct fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits. This audit … integrity and reliability of roads and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of … but cannot be broken down into smaller shipments. Special hauling permits are issued by both the Central Permits Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, License Fee Revenues (Report 2010-N-1). Background The New York City Department of … Department of Consumer Affairs: License Fee Revenues (2010-N-1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followNon-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … livery/taxi, ambulette, and ambulance transportation to patients who require non-emergency transportation for … HHC patients at risk. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of July 18, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/non-emergency-patient-transportation-services-followSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional … (DEC). The Public Authorities Law requires ORDA to develop and implement a plan to maximize year-round utilization of its facilities for … To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… supported, we also estimate OMIG overstated savings from 27 of 35 activities examined by at least $1.2 billion as a … corrective action on the methodologies for many of these 27 activities. A lack of communication among the managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsDisposition of Farm Assets
… budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of … the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, livestock and land. At the … had already been disposed of records pertaining to farm assets consistent with its record retention policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Services, a system that can be used to easily and readily store, access, and analyze relevant Unit information. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyJohn A. Coleman School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit covered the three fiscal years ended June … not in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Manual. The disallowances included $512,783 in personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/05/john-coleman-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… importance to the reason for admission and severity of illness in calculating reimbursements. Usually, the more severe the illness, the higher the reimbursement factor. Because patient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), Grand Central Terminal … clothes, washing up, and traveling to and from the project site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one … clothes, washing up, and traveling to and from the project site. Monitor conductors to make sure that they are on site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Department of Corrections and Community … As of September 1, 2012, DOCCS had 29,796 employees. To ensure adequate staffing at its facilities, DOCCS sometimes allows employees to work full-time at one facility and then work additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Authority's discretionary spending complied with Authority guidelines and was reasonable, adequately supported, and … Authority discretionary spending complied with Authority guidelines and was reasonable adequately supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… for review. Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital claims include the costs of most medical care provided during a hospital admission. As such, claims for ancillary services provided during a hospital admission are generally not reimbursable. In 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientTheraCare Preschool Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit covers the three fiscal years ended June … the provider's reported expenses must comply with Manual guidelines. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/02/theracare-preschool-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRochester Childfirst Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Rochester … services and Preschool Integrated Special Class services to 56 children with learning disabilities from ten school … districts in Monroe County. Monroe County pays tuition to RCN for its preschool special education services using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/rochester-childfirst-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… with the relevant laws and regulations regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, … accurately determines inmate release dates. Our tests of sentencing calculations for a sample of 60 inmates found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesBenchmark Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Benchmark Family … services and Preschool Integrated Special Class services to 94 children with learning disabilities from school … and St. Lawrence counties. The counties pay tuition to BFS for its preschool special education services using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/29/benchmark-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJowonio School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Jowonio School … Jowonio provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between three and five years of … information, including costs, that Jowonio reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jowonio-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGanrormic, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Ganrormic, Inc. on … preschool special education services pay tuition to Ganrormic using reimbursement rates set by SED. The State … reported by Ganrormic on its annual CFR that it submits to SED. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/ganrormic-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual