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… DiNapoli's Executive Order established the Office of the Inspector General and empowered it to prevent, detect and … the Office and within the NYS Common Retirement Fund. The Inspector General vigorously investigates and pursues any … 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to reach the Office of the Inspector General. To report fraud outside of OSC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … projects, exclusive of New York City. The Code applies to every facility owned or operated by school districts or … of Cooperative Educational Services (collectively referred to in this report as Districts). These facilities include, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … focus of this report and are herein collectively referred to as the Agencies.) The administrative arm is known as MTA … The MTA is required under the Public Authorities Law to report annually on its performance including specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy services on behalf of managed care recipients … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient, and in turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the Medicaid services their recipients require, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipientsHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … and development agency. As a part of its mission to promote quality and affordability of housing, HPD works to protect tenants’ rights relating to the safety and … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings created by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations); NYC311 service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… is responsible for overseeing pupil transportation services provided by public school districts (School … the State. The 2016- 17 statewide cost of providing these services was approximately $2.8 billion, of which $1.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accountability and Surplussing … Key Finding OPWDD officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. However, improvements are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… the initial application process, the Division receives arrest notifications for anyone having applied for a security … of Criminal Justice Services. The Division reviews arrest notifications to ensure security guards remain in … For example, our review identified: Fourteen of the 50 arrest notifications of registered security guards (28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system since 1950, Upstate Medical University’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… and awarded to applicants based on their order on the waiting list, which is updated to reflect the withdrawal, … and approval of applicants. Developments close their waiting lists when enough applicants are available to fill foreseeable vacancies. Waiting lists are periodically re-opened and new applicants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … Civil Service contracted with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/surgical portion of the Empire … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. Clinton Towers, a federally … To determine the extent of implementation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … of the State address, the Executive declared homelessness to be an urgent State priority, and announced a tightening of shelter regulations to prevent substandard housing and ensure safe and healthy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Station Environment and Operations (Division) mission is to ensure “the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety” of … Training Manual requires Station Supervisors (supervisors) to perform mandatory weekly station inspections and daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients were in compliance with the Program … Program regulations. We found that HESC had taken steps to implement the structure necessary to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report Problem Gambling Treatment Program ( 2018-S-39 ) . About the Program The … responsible for administering the State’s problem gambling treatment program which includes: defining problem gambling … services; developing and ensuring access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services; developing minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( 2017-S-77 ) . About the Program Our initial audit … rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. We found that … to improve its practices to promote equine health and safety. However, we determined the Commission could better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the extent of implementation of the five … of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to factors such as poor school performance, bullying, and … daily attendance information, which the Department uses to calculate chronic absenteeism rates. As of June 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period June 2, 2016 to … these programs, the Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child … The Directory data is composed of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-security