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Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… Center. This contract was procured under OMH’s “Buy OMH” program, which gave preference to contractors … work is performed to certain employees performing work on a public works contract. Janitorial workers are included in … 2013, we estimate that Shorefront underpaid its 26 workers a total of at least $123,224. Shorefront submitted incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). Background Our … Transportation (Department) was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of our audit, the Department was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… sampling plan to select and review similar claims at high risk of overpayment. Key Findings Department officials … sampling plan to select and review similar claims at high risk of overpayment. The initial report’s three audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followClinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes (CAFL) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. CAFL is reimbursed for preschool … to CAFL’s reimbursement rates. Remind CAFL officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal ( 2010-S-48 ). Background Our initial … (Department) was not reviewing its real property holdings to identify properties for sale or disposal. We … made in our initial report Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal 2010S48 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). Background Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part B, which provides supplementary medical insurance for a … enhanced reimbursements from Medicaid and Medicare for the Part B services they provide. FQHCs are “safety net” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the … 2016 to June 2, 2016. Background The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the State Education … to schools on how to report incidents; improved its site visit processes to help enhance school safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… officials adequately assured that all Medgar Evers College (MEC) bank accounts were authorized and used only for … the Vice President of Finance and Administration at each college to ensure that each bank account complies with … Notification Form.” The Office of the UC notifies the college within five business days of the receipt of the form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Summit Educational Resources - Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Health (Department) is maximizing revenues from Medicaid drug rebates. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 to … 2014. Background In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures … able to recover a portion of the Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesThe Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange County (Arc Orange) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). We audited costs that Arc Orange reported on its CFR for the year ended December … To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange County Arc Orange on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/arc-orange-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualManagement and Control of Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… its overtime costs. As a result, HHC officials lacked assurance that overtime was used only when it was in the best … worked excessive overtime shifts that could compromise the quality of the care they provide due to fatigue. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/management-and-control-overtime-costs-followViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, 2010, we reported the results of our audit of certain Center procurement contracts and payments to vendors for … 31, 2009. Our objective was to determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… To determine if surplus electronic devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community … To determine if surplus electronic devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), the boiler inspection program and the asbestos abatement program. … not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. Key … remit proper payments to the Fund. Developed an updated boiler database, developed and implemented guidelines on how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… whether DeVry College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … in good academic standing. Key Recommendations The Higher Education Services Corporation should recover $758,293 plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeDairy Inspections
… Inspector (CMI) inspections. CMIs are private contractors who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance with applicable … 6,000 inspections at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… lacked required documentation to demonstrate that the price was reasonable. In some cases, campuses need to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… advance accounts by transferring the funds to an unrelated account, without notifying the Office of the State … them to OSC as required by State law. Parks’ Petty Cash Account, which had not been reconciled in at least four … authorized, and Parks officials were unable to explain or account for the surplus. Parks inappropriately used Petty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts