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… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services … 2009 through December 7, 2011. Background OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired results, OCFS sets and enforces policies; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… The federal Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-96, Title IV §4004(a), February 22, 2012) (Act), in part, requires states to maintain policies and … of 1.4 million EBT transactions per month. 1 42 USC §608(a)(12). 2 42 USC §609(a)(16). Key Findings The Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… report, Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2020-S-65 ). About the Program Many of … Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” Medicare Part A provides hospital insurance and Part B provides medical insurance for doctors’ services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… with limited access to food, drinking water, health care, and other critical services. Made up of several … four citywide evacuation plans: the Area Evacuation Plan, Maritime Emergency Transportation Plan, Coastal Storm Plan, … plans in a timely manner. The Area Evacuation Plan and the Maritime Emergency Transportation Plan were last updated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … of a New York State Information Technology Transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies’ operations and … provided by consultants and contract staff. According to ITS’ policies, program managers are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, applies to sales or conveyances of New York real property or … must pay the tax. An additional RETT of 1% applies to conveyances of residential real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The Affordable … use disorders. We issued our initial audit report on June 22, 2018. The audit objective was to determine … in rebates that could be collected with further efforts by the Department. We recommended the Department regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance pursuant to its service agreement with HHAC. Through the Homeless … in the form of grants, loans, or loan guarantees to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate supportive housing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of small portable … silver, and lithium, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … Employment ( 2020-S-41 ). About the Program According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), there were … people with disabilities was about 37% compared to about 75% for people without disabilities. Further, ACS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… audit covered the period from April 1, 2015 through May 16, 2019. We found that the Department had generally met the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… rates among New Yorkers with a disability were higher than for the general population over the past decade but decreased … to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the unemployment rate for individuals with a disability remains high and continues … program provides vocational rehabilitation services for and supports the employment goals of people with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … 5,000 associated projects. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance programs, including both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… (e.g., correct phone numbers, required number of alternate exits). Review procedures for monitoring emergency drills to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches and … each weekday. As of December 2016, LIRR’s annual ridership was over 89.3 million. As part of its railway intermodal … Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), periodic maintenance for the railroad is considered effective if 90 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … and Emergency Services (Division) awarded contracts to entities that met eligibility requirements and provided … Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the … and service issues for the aging. DFTA’s mission is “to work to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and … To determine whether the New York City Department for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … design and delivery of activities. OCFS awards contracts to eligible not-for-profit community and faith-based organizations (collectively referred to as Providers) based on submitted work plans describing how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-follow