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Violations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… objective was to determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… but none contained PPSI. In New York City, 13 hard drives showed indications that they still contained data. We … against their older technology. Instead, we returned these drives to Division staff so they could be properly wiped of data. We were unable to locate 17 computer hard drives that had already been removed from computers and were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (2010-S-70) . Background Our initial report, … officials had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Founded in 1931, DeVry University … programs leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. TAP-eligible programs include business administration, … students enrolled at DeVry’s New York campuses. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeDairy Inspections
… imposing fines) when required. The Unit’s inspections database is incomplete. Unit management cannot perform trend … the current capabilities of the Milk Inspection Program database, in conjunction with the Office of Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s (SUNY) internal controls over procurement ensure goods and services are obtained competitively and at reasonable prices. The audit covers the period April 1, 2012 through … office (System Administration) located in Albany. SUNY’s non-personal services expenditures are more than $3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to more closely reflect actual use. Discontinue the practice of allowing payroll advances from the Petty Cash … Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Children and Family Services: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsTrain On-Time Performance
… City Transit (Transit) provides rapid transit services in New York City, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The MTA’s … station stops or fails to operate on its scheduled route in accordance with the timetable). Transit’s Department of … percent. On balance, there has been a persistent decline in OTP during the period. For the period March 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceOn-Time Performance
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time and On-Time … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Staten Island Railway (SIR) operates one train line between … St. George Terminal, where customers can connect with the Staten Island Ferry (Ferry) to Manhattan. SIR trains run 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performancePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller … refunds totaling over $93.3 million, as summarized in the following table: Reason for Stopping Refund Number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available … the State and the Human Resources Administration in New York City) are responsible for determining NAMI … within eMedNY and because localities did not update NAMI in a timely manner. Our initial audit report contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… million. This includes 2,620 questionable refunds valued at about $8.3 million based on data we obtained from select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle s (Report 2008-S-65). Background The initial audit report, issued on March 22, 2010, examined whether DEC … of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… medical health records called Meaningful Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn … with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, Downstate entered into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incPersonal Income Tax Refunds
The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance Department for paymen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… applicable Federal and State laws and regulatio ns and DOL policies and procedures, and if DOL recouped overpayments … in future payments that would have been made over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based … extent of the law when it is economically beneficial to do so. Continue to develop a modernized UI system and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… are conducted annually at the bedded facilities, which house persons overnight, and every other year at daytime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the … drug manufacturers. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York United credited the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueRisk Management Planning Group
… provide any discounts. In evaluating whether to provide a discount, NYSIF should use variety of data, including the New … compensation assessments, which amounts to an additional discount on top of the $125.3 million totaling $139.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-group