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Online and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Local governments and school districts may find that it is necessary or … way to train staff and will allow local governments and school districts to minimize travel costs. It may be … It would not be proper for the local government or school district to gift a computer to an official or employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingWSP USA Inc.
… billed. Additionally, the Department paid WSP $16,659 for Railroad Protective Liability Insurance. According to the … conditions of the contract, WSP is required to maintain Railroad Protective Liability Insurance at its own expense. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incTax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… (Farrell) – Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive the annual … Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentSafety of Seized Dogs
… the period January 1, 2015 to October 20, 2017. Background Article 7 of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law (Law) … we visited generally provided appropriate shelter, food, water, and care. However, we identified four relatively … undersized cages, a leaking roof, and recently expired food. We also found nine seized dogs were not held for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… the State of New York (Authority) monitors the contractors and sub-contractors on its projects to ensure they pay … 17, 2016. Background The Authority’s purpose is to finance and construct buildings for a variety of public and not-forprofit entities, including universities, health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 … accounted for and payments are only made for appropriate business purposes. Our tests showed these controls have … accounts is overfunded in comparison to its apparent business needs. Key Recommendation Reduce the amount of funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) is properly safeguarding its … March 6, 2015. Background The Institute is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research complex located in Buffalo, New … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… are based on rates set by OPWDD. Key Findings Based on a sample of paid claims, we concluded that payments by OPWDD to … future OPTS contractor billings. Periodically verify, on a sample basis, the Program services reportedly provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programCancer Service Network, Inc.
… whether contract payments the Department of Health made to Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN) for the Cancer Services Program were appropriate. We examined … April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. Background The Cancer Services Program provides free cancer screenings to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)/SourceHOV were met and, if not, to … February 6, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for processing the State's approximately 10.9 million income … source status, to process the State's paper returns for tax processing years 2013 to 2015. According to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… for petty cash expenses. SED does not routinely resolve old outstanding items or review any paid checks and … to update its records. Promptly investigate and resolve old outstanding items and resolve the five items on the March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsManagement of Internal Controls
… To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC) promoted internal controls … Manual. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Fuller Road Management Corporation & The Research Foundation of the … To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation FRMC promoted internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… effectively oversees and monitors efforts by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACF), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers … history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs. Providers submit an electronic … effectively oversees and monitors efforts by Nursing Homes Adult Care Facilities and Home Health Care providers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… package recently passed by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, the debate over the sharing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential for eligible … Officers Union, Council 82 (C82), AFSCME, AFL-CIO, a $100 Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential has been approved for … and tracking requirements for the NYSCOPBA and C82 $100 Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential. Effective Dates: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesKiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to September 5, 2013. Background The Kiantone Independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsSeneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. … not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. 21 … or document an exception from soliciting competition for services provided by six professional service providers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201