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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 (Act), to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … (IT) department that operates out of its main office. To help carry out its mission, NFTA owns IT resources, … As a public benefit corporation, NFTA must adhere to the New York State Information Technology Security Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … report, which was issued on August 17, 2017, sought to determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units were assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Objective To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is … municipalities for cleaning, maintenance, and improvements to court-occupied space. OCA administers the CFIA program … with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to administer the CFIA program. The Justice Court Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… every three years and non-taxable properties every five years. There are four tax classes for property in New … is assessed. DOF uses the Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal system (CAMA) for property tax valuations. Assessors … the basis for assessment changes. Mass updates to the CAMA system did not always include the user ID of the official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … certain foster homes, and providing casework services to children and families. OCFS and these entities use the CONNECTIONS system to document information about service delivery, including … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … care program for individuals whose income was too high to qualify for Medicaid. This program was eliminated … 1, 2015 and the majority of FHP enrollees transitioned to the Medicaid program. Managed care plans (Plans) receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andParsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Parsons Child and … Parsons provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five … information, including costs, that Parsons reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Drug Disposal
… risks. Certain long-accepted disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination … environmentally sound disposal methods, they also allow flushing when such options are not available. OASAS oversees … them. Since 2008, the State has been shifting away from flushing as an acceptable option and toward a policy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … including transporting clients from OPWDD-run residences to service providers or medical appointments. Within the New … for overseeing 115 State-run residences. According to OPWDD and information obtained from OGS, as of October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 18 … section location has a logbook that Signal Maintainers use to record MIT work, including: a description of the device, … 1991, Congress directed the Federal Transit Administration to establish a State Safety Oversight Program. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… revenue collection process for the Administration Parking Garage (Admin Garage) and Metered Parking IFRs. For example, we found 310 unaccounted-for tickets for the Admin Garage for the ten days in our sample. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … Medicaid provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … needs. The Essential Plan also provides health insurance to lower-income people who, generally, don’t qualify for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … policies and programs. NYSOFA’s overall goal is to improve access to, and availability of, appropriate non-medical support … To assess the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). … more than 40 State and local taxes, including the sales and use tax. Provisions of State Tax Law (Law) impose a tax on sales of tangible personal property and certain services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team (Report 2020-S-58 ). About the … according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. In 2017, the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) was created within the … lines of service to guide its work, which includes cyber incident response services, technical cyber services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 2.5 million public school students statewide. To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New … Inc. (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight … corporation that holds the exclusive franchise rights to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred … all rights, titles, and interests in its racetracks to the State. In return, the State forgave nearly all of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and … be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public safety; does not have an official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-follow