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Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status … However, additional improvements are needed. All of the five prior audit recommendations were partially implemented. … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… medical health records called Meaningful Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at … with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, Downstate entered into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income 7,465 $24,766,106 Tax preparer submitted returns with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… payments that would have been made over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based on our … claimants would not have received over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based on our … a modernized UI system and provide our Office with a report on the progress made to date and target dates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… (Office) is in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations it serves. The audit … provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fire safety inspections are conducted annually at the bedded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… the Department was credited with all drug rebate and discount revenue due the State. We considered these actions … Key Recommendations Remit the $694,227 in rebate and discount revenue identified by the audit to the Department. … implement oversight procedures to ensure drug rebate and discount revenues from manufacturers are correct and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueRisk Management Planning Group
… of our examination were to determine if the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): (i) effectively addressed the risk of … Planning Group (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker and Third Party Administrator (TPA) for … provides a guaranteed source of workers’ compensation insurance for employers within New York State. In 2001, NYSIF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns … 1,468 4,803,844 Taxpayer failed to claim correct income 604 4,389,218 Other 235 2,154,774 Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and inspection activities ensure licensed and … licensing processes for the day care centers and group family day care homes, or through registration processes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionSubway Wait Assessment
… City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency … 6, 2015. Background Transit is a constituent agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). It serves … 1904, the subway system has grown to 469 stations, most of which were built by 1940. Wait assessment is a statistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… its administration of the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act … as a result of an accident, before they obtain a vehicle registration. Key Finding We found the Statements referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableBus Driver Licensing
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations (RBO) to consolidate maintenance and transportation operations into … of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law was enacted to further highway safety by creating standards for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… careless disposal of electronic devices. Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… maintains a fleet of about 5,585 buses operating out of 28 depots and serviced at two maintenance facilities. … could not justify buying 90 buses for each of five test fleets totaling about $228 million. Key Recommendations … to purchase buses. Establish pass/fail criteria for all test fleets prior to procurement. Reassess the minimum number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… of this taxpayer investment are being realized. One instructor did not remain in CUNY's employ for the required 12-month period upon her return from leave. This instructor was paid $96,908 while on such leave. CUNY … to address potential actions to be taken in the event of instructor noncompliance. Other Related Audit/Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) employees … State or New York City agency, 81 of whom we selected for further review based on several risk factors. Detailed … time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several cases showed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… highway bridges and addressed related deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our … that are identified during inspections are classified as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag … and related repairs to correct flag deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… savings for Medicaid recipients diagnosed with end stage renal disease who were entitled to Medicare coverage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016HTA of New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by HTA of New York, Inc. (HTA) on its … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). Our audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/hta-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… water damage, structural damage, exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors, missing linens, and excessive garbage in rooms. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency