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Local Government Ethics
… of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, … prohibiting municipal officers and employees from acting in relation to certain matters in which they or a relative have an interest and expanding … of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not limited to prohibiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the bond act was renamed the “Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.” If approved by the … precursors of ground level ozone, or smog. Sulfur dioxide is a precursor of particulate formation in the atmosphere and … 10 and 20; and 6.3 percent experienced 20 or more. Cayuga Lake, in the Finger Lakes region, had the largest number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureOversight 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’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followBooks and Rattles, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2013. Background Books and Rattles is a New York City-based for-profit organization authorized by SED … year, Books and Rattles served about 139 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/03/books-and-rattles-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation ( 2015-S-2 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-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)
… did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks … were unsupported. In some transactions funds were not used for their intended purposes. Key Finding We found MEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State … enrolled 554 students. College of Health’s undergraduate tuition is $390 per credit. TAP is the largest of the various student grant and scholarship programs administered by HESC. It is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and Division of State Police (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actSchool for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. SLCD is reimbursed for preschool special education … SLCD’s tuition reimbursement rates. Remind SLCD officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the … clarification as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Birch Family Services, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/school-language-and-communication-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a second contractor claimed $60 in unsupported utility expenses. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve oversight of contractor performance to ensure that contractor deliverables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC (CTN) on its … whether the costs reported by The Network for Childrens Speech Occupational Physical Therapy LLC on its Consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costACDS, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ACDS, a not-for-profit organization located in Plainview, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/acds-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLois Bronz Children's Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by Lois Bronz Children’s Center, Inc. (Center) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on the Center’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and … whether the costs reported by Lois Bronz Childrens Center Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/lois-bronz-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followHagedorn Little Village School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Village School (HLVS) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … set by SED. The State, in turn, reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the tuition that the counties pay. SED sets the … including costs, that HLVS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/hagedorn-little-village-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement program, … employment and recidivism rates are accurately monitored for both the treatment and control groups. We audited … whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… students to Brookville and pay for their services using rates established by SED. Counties are reimbursed by SED for … adjustments to Brookville’s CFRs and reimbursement rates, as warranted. Work with Brookville officials to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAim High Children’s Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) preschool programs to children with disabilities between the ages of … million in reimbursable costs for the audited cost-based programs. In addition to the SEIT and SCIS programs, Aim High operated three other SED-approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/aim-high-childrens-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2015 Through March 31, 2016
… with incorrect information pertaining to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $937,424 in … clinic, durable medical equipment, transportation, and eye care services; $333,504 in improper payments identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/30/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2015-through-march-31-2016