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Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are … residential DV program. DV programs are run by various not-for-profit agencies across the State. During our audit … does not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. For example, OCFS was unable to provide the audit team with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Our audit focused on the income affidavits submitted for the 2012 calendar year, … recent year for which DHCR had verified affidavits at the time of our audit in 2017. Background The Mitchell-Lama program was created in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… Purpose PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period … The objective of our examination was to determine whether PMA’s implementation of the RAP achieved the claimed savings. … Downstate originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that resulted from claimants’ … to obtain UI benefits. New York State Labor Law § 594 and 42 United States Code § 503 require that at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review … in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether … by the Comptroller’s Office pursuant to Section 365-l of the Social Services Law. IPRO entered into subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationExamination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation claims. Background The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims for physician and other outpatient services and to identify the claims processing control weaknesses that … To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims for physician and other outpatient services and to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… To determine whether the Workers Compensation Board WCB is properly billing collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… whether the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) properly awarded, extended, and renewed non-competitive … contracts with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered … years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies focusing specifically on their 2011-2012 … maintained documentation supporting the answers given. The 12 audits were performed at the following agencies: … quality of Internal Control Certifications at 10 of the 12 agencies. We found instances where Internal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North … under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development … a water/sewer facility. DANC’s operations provide services to customers at Fort Drum and in surrounding counties. DANC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… Purpose To determine whether College of Westchester complied with the … students. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid … To determine whether College of Westchester complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Key Findings We found the Department does not adequately monitor whether schools are in compliance with all fire … including: electrical hazards such as overloaded power strips and extension cords; missing or outdated fire … to enable staff to analyze the data or produce reports to monitor school compliance. For example, the Unit cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… the resulting Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) clusters operate efficiently and whether the … Background The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York … merge State agencies’ operations and streamline services. ITS was created pursuant to a recommendation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… application check-off box have generated just over $1.3 million for the four funds, of which slightly more than … Autism Awareness Fund (2005) 108,226 37,941 70,285 Drive Out Diabetes Fund (2002) 89,027 64,293 24,734 Multiple … $133,234 $1,175,966 Key Findings For two of the funds – Drive Out Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis – the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments … in their formal agreement before receiving tax credits. The audit covers from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… By classifying them as discharged, DoE’s reported graduation rate was higher than the actual rate and the … its discharge classifications, and hence its dropout and graduation rates. Key Recommendations None Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General School Funds (Report 2009-N-11). Background Our initial … Campus staff with adequate oversight and training and that school officials did not exercise due diligence and care over General School Fund (GSF) accounts. We could not fully account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of General School Funds (2009-N-2). Background Our initial … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… Purpose In conjunction with our Investigations Unit, we examined … to determine whether the expenses were bona fide and made in accordance with the contracts. Background During the … Assistant, and wages reportedly paid to the AAP webmaster. In six instances, the Executive Director submitted false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-ii