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Assertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Assertive Community Treatment Program (2014-S-25). Background The New … way OMH accomplishes its mission is through the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which provides treatment, … subsections included in our initial audit report Assertive Community Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… the Institute had taken many steps to safeguard its ePHI and meet Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security requirements. In addition, … the Institute had adequate protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… the Mitchell-Lama-financed units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established lists. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer … 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, … term. Ms. Hitchens resigned from her Council position in May 2011. Key Findings We found possible violations of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Adoption Subsidy Program (Report … subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of … provides subsidy payments to assist adoptive parents in the care and support of these children. We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (School) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s … education services to New York City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is certified to provide … total, we identified $978,085 in reported personal service and other than personal service (OTPS) costs that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Whispering Pines Preschool, Inc. (Whispering Pines) on its … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial … for three rate-based programs for the two years covered by our audit. The ineligible costs included: $71,397 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCapital Planning
… rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; NFTA’s radio and train control systems; its rail station escalators; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… The Authority’s mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. These efforts are key to developing a less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingUnited Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… among other SED-approved programs, the Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) program to children with … June 30, 2014, United reported approximately $7.3 million in reimbursable costs for the audited programs. Also, United … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $207,295 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInternal 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-componentsSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … several areas where the Bureau could improve its ability to ensure its resources are used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … accounts received little scrutiny and made recommendations to improve internal controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… Purpose To determine whether College of Westchester complied with the … students. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid … To determine whether College of Westchester complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterTuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State … college located on Staten Island. It offers programs in the arts, business, nursing, physician’s assistant and … students who were not enrolled at Wagner for the semesters in question. Additional incorrect certifications include two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-collegeTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… approach utilizing the classroom, internships, and the fashion industry at large. LIM offers seven undergraduate … by the State Education Department, these programs include fashion merchandising, management, marketing, and visual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeThe Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, … in inadequately documented expenses, $1,252 in working capital interest, and $386 in food and other nonreimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Crossroads Center … Crossroads provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of … information, including costs, that Crossroads reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on … have a process for identifying board members’ conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis. Key Recommendations To SED: … a process for identifying board members’ conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and … five years. Key Finding Authority officials made progress in correcting the problems we identified. Of the four prior … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-follow