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Local Government Ethics
… the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not … and expanding the issues required to be addressed in local codes of ethics to include nepotism. Memo Bill Text … the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, and for ensuring schools’ … included in our original report Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance 2015S86 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Lehman College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2014-S-69 ). Background Our initial audit, … (totaling $1,248,139) from five judgmentally selected bank accounts, 25 payments totaling $114,554 were either … These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-92 ). Background Our initial audit, … 2016, found that all 14 accounts were opened after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, … These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Medgar Evers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The … medical care. For example, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth weight kick payment) for each enrolled newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followMTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner. The audit covered the … has six operating constituent agencies; two of them, MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) and New York City Transit (Transit), provide bus … performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centersHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Program) did not meet certain Program outcomes and overarching Program goals; the Department did not … complete federally required documents in a timely manner; and a significant portion of the Migrant Education Tutorial … to provide evaluation results at both the METS level and Program-wide to monitor performance against goals; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report 2013-S-2 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of 4 recommendations included in our intl …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No … assigned identification numbers to individuals eligible for Medicaid, and whether inappropriate Medicaid payments … The Department oversees and establishes guidelines for local districts regarding Medicaid eligibility. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialContract with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… examined billings to one agency, the State University of New York, and found EBSCO was billing in excess of the $35 … None Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Office of General Services: Contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/contract-ebsco-subscription-services-inc-followUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… actively monitor the efforts of the localities and the broker to remove Medicaid recipients from managed care … the Department add measurable performance standards to the broker agreement regarding timely removal of dual eligibles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)
… initial report, issued on December 23, 2010 found that the Port Authority generally did not follow required procedures … of 75 items that were purchased for $8.2 million, the Port Authority provided documentation for only two items for $192,279. In addition, the Port Authority included funds for vehicle and equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-followOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance (Report 2009-S-51). Background Our … has standards and procedures for the maintenance of its bus fleet, (2) performs bus maintenance in compliance with these standards and … included in our initial audit report Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-followSelected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Authority (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have established systems of regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance. While inspections were usually performed on … this was not always the case. We recommended that Transit and Railway monitor when inspections are occurring and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… – approximately 1.05 million properties per year worth a total market value of more than $1 trillion. New York City … using one of several valuation methods based on the parcel’s tax class. Once market value is determined, the assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… 2019-S-61 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance’s (Department) mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-follow