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Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health provided effective oversight of State Fiscal Agent contracts to ensure contractor … with contract deliverables, including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. … To determine whether the Department of Health provided effective oversight of State Fiscal Agent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring Drug and Alcohol Treatment program contracts to ensure provider … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services OASAS is effectively monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year 2018-19 will decrease from State Fiscal Year 2017-18, New York State Comptroller … for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.3 percent of payroll to 14.9 percent of payroll. The … the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.4 percent to 23.5 percent of payroll. "We’ve had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… Purpose To determine (1) whether certain eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied with … Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This audit covered the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in … of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS will stay virtually the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Quality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies focusing specifically on their … Internal Control Certifications submitted to the Division of the Budget (DOB). We examined whether these agencies … answered all the questions with the appropriate level of detail, and maintained documentation supporting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… needs. The New York State Controlled Substances Act (Act) was enacted to combat the illegal use of controlled … by telephone or fax. Our initial audit report, which was issued on February 6, 2015, determined that, for the … six audit recommendations, five were implemented and one was partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is … and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. This … September 23, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… We must continue efforts to help homeowners and stem the spread of foreclosure-induced blight.” Foreclosure filings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … Downstate's fiscal problems were severe and it needed help. But it failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts … Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble but a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Columbia County , Orleans County , Rutland Fire District , Village of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Columbia County Orleans County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … In addition, fire department time and attendance records were not always accurately maintained. Town of Willing – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… school provides special and regular educational services for students in grades 6 through 12. Pursuant to the State … data reported on providers' annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must … the guidelines specified in the RCM and the CFR Manual. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, LaSalle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a … 2011 through October 17, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site … Department generally takes reasonable steps to identify all potential responsible parties and to obtain agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released nine letter reports to the … services. However, preventive maintenance can extend road life and help towns save money. A long-term plan, adopted by … Additionally, New York State Highway Law requires an annual agreement between the highway superintendent and town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Costs to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… accurately, pursuant to Section 332, Article 3 of the Insurance Law. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2009 … established with the merger of the former Departments of Insurance and Banking on October 3, 2011. The Department's Insurance Division carries on the core functions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) is a public benefit corporation created by the State Legislature … State Canal Corporation (Canal Corporation), a subsidiary public corporation of the Authority, was created by the State … performance. The 2009 Public Authorities Reform Act (Act) included requirements to increase transparency of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State University of New York (SUNY). This master plan … corporation whose sole mission was to act as an agent for SUNY to design, construct, acquire and improve State … To accomplish its mission, the Fund incurs direct costs for specific program purposes and it incurs indirect or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingContract Advisory No. 31
… Submission System (EDSS). EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Purchases to … be included in the submission. EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Once SFS … be issued from the “OC” transaction; “OC” transactions are used only as the process for obtaining OSC approval. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contracts