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Child Care Licensing and Inspection
… if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and inspection activities ensure licensed and registered child care facilities are in compliance with applicable laws … families, and communities. The Office's Division of Child Care Services (Division) is responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionSubway Wait Assessment
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) provides … structure, and other factors; and where Transit fails to meet the wait assessment, whether it determines the causes and takes corrective action to address them. The audit primarily covers the period March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility … and Traffic Law (Law) stipulate that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Office of the State Comptroller shall … ascertain the total amount of expenses the Department of Motor Vehicles incurs in its administration of the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableBus Driver Licensing
… have met the requirements of Article 19-A, and instruct depot superintendents that no driver can operate a bus in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive information. The audit covers the … Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for … Fifteen of the 132 electronic devices readied for surplus still contained data, even though the Department had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… could not justify buying 90 buses for each of five test fleets totaling about $228 million. Key Recommendations … to purchase buses. Establish pass/fail criteria for all test fleets prior to procurement. Reassess the minimum number … of buses required to be procured to permit an effective test evaluation of new buses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… of this taxpayer investment are being realized. One instructor did not remain in CUNY's employ for the required 12-month period upon her return from leave. This instructor was paid $96,908 while on such leave. CUNY … to address potential actions to be taken in the event of instructor noncompliance. Other Related Audit/Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … of LIRR bridges during the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011 and B&T bridges during the period January 1, 2008 to December 18, 2012. Background MTA's LIRR and B&T generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2016, eMedNY processed about 202 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $29 billion. The claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016HTA of New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2014. Background HTA is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Westchester … the ages of three and five years. HTA is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … that HTA reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/hta-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are no formal shelters. Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter … of hotels and motels housing the homeless to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencySusan E. Wagner Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To SED: Review the recommended disallowances resulting from our audit and make appropriate adjustments to the costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/susan-e-wagner-preschool-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualContract Advisory No. 31
… Guidance : Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases … Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022 OSC approval is required for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsOpinion 2011-1
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers and Employees (serving as … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 858 (7), (9), (17): An industrial development agency lacks authority to hire employees and … your request for our opinion as to whether an industrial development agency ("IDA") may hire individuals as IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1New York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… for farms that require permanent year-round labor, such as meat or dairy farms. 42 In addition to these workers, farms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… and access to family members, the general public and pregnant women no longer permitted. Once the armory was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes. … of Health (Department), provides a wide range of medical services to individuals who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse … about 1.1 million members. Civil Service contracts with Beacon Health Options (Beacon) to administer the MHSA program for the Empire Plan. … To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-follow