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Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully implementing … the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 … To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsPrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provides preschool special education services to children with learning disabilities who are between three and four … service costs, which consisted of $41,298 in health insurance costs for salaried employees that were not proportionate to the health insurance costs for hourly employees, $11,917 in compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Itinerant Teacher services) to about 420 children from school districts located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdirondack Helping Hands, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on … rent, $5,939 in non-reimbursable working capital interest, $3,756 in non-Program-related costs, and $3,067 in … with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Jowonio School: Compliance With the Reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/02/adirondack-helping-hands-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJawonio, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… County, New York that offers services to individuals of all ages who have developmental disabilities, behavioral … to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. Jawonio is reimbursed for these … included: $24,611 in personal service costs that consisted of excess severance pay, compensation for work that was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/jawonio-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… (DHS) has adequate controls over the contracted homeless shelter contract procurement and rate-setting processes, and whether current contracted shelter rates are reasonable. Our audit covered the period … through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the two recommendations and their sub-sections included in our initial audit report, … Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to … treatment for serious mental illness; to support children and families in their social and emotional development and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Purpose To determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist participating in New York’s … April 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background Mark Amir is a physical therapist who owns and operates … crossover system. During our audit period, Medicaid paid Mark Amir $305,215. Key Findings Medicaid overpaid Mark Amir …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistPipeline Safety Oversight
… have been reported. These incidents involved evacuations, road closures, a business closure, and other situations that left businesses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … billing process and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing … which delays recovery of some State costs until the next bill is prepared. We reviewed 21 bills for eight sites and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryCapital Planning
… counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, and paratransit system and two international … were not in a state of good repair, including: buses and light rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; NFTA’s radio and train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningInternal Control System Components
… period January 1, 2013 through May 21, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities, and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… floors; worn or mutilated mattresses; and a rooftop-access door off its hinges, which could allow anyone – including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersNY-Sun Incentive Program
… will be paid out as incentives to installers based on the size of the solar energy installation. As a means to managing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… Purpose To determine how effective the IT Transformation process has been in ensuring that the … 2012 as part of a New York State Information Technology (IT) Transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies’ … of three major initiatives: Organizational Restructuring, IT Infrastructure Modernization (Data Center Modernization, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… Purpose To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing Modernization Program (Program) funds awarded to selected public housing authorities located outside of New York City. Our … To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewals administration of Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were … with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… an agricultural or fishing activity as a principal means of livelihood. The Program’s goals are to ensure that all … the Department contracted for five State University of New York (SUNY) campuses and four Boards of Cooperative … program teams, which deliver supplemental academic and advocacy services to migrant children throughout the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program2013 Year End Report
… of our examination was to determine whether payment requests (payments) to claimants and medical providers from … of our examination was to determine whether payment requests payments to claimants and medical providers from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-report