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Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55 ). About the Program The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal … Commission collaborated to create the National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… services according to contracts it negotiates with member hospitals. Empire’s contracts with member hospitals include rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State Dental Insurance Program. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through October 2022. … EmblemHealth Plan Inc overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the … adults with a disability was 31% compared to 72% for working-age adults without a disability. Employment can … and potentially reduced costs of publicly funded benefits for people with disabilities. The New York Employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… or maltreatment, and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered … contract with LDSSs to provide child welfare services. OCFS receives suspected incidences of child abuse and … 313,000 calls in 2023. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there is reasonable cause to suspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followArtificial Intelligence Governance
… enacted laws and policies to require the reporting of such technology use. AI tools and systems pose unique challenges … compliance with the NYC Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act. The impact and use policy of its facial … for those impacted by such use, and a public education strategy. AMPO created a reporting framework for agencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, and placement of students in special education. The New York City … this end, the DOE follows a multi-step evaluation and placement process. The evaluation component – the focus of … within required time frames. The audit scope covered the period of July 1, 2016 through March 9, 2018, and included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations-followOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… the time. According to New York statewide parcel data, 795 properties, totaling 260,669 acres, remain committed … and actions taken by the Department to monitor those properties through July 2021. The audit found monitoring and … resource of major importance and that only eligible properties receive local tax exemptions. Additionally, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and DOE Chancellor’s Regulations (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… DOB has the authority to issue Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) Summonses and DOB Violations when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… sentenced to a conditional discharge are monitored by the Queens County District Attorney’s Office (Office). Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followOversight of Passenger Safety
… OPWDD works to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives. Services provided by OPWDD include … as well as hired contractors to transport individuals who live in OPWDD-run residences. In the New York City region, … revocation, and restoration of driver licenses; traffic convictions; and reportable accidents. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyNew York Youth Jobs Program
… (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility requirements and are … both the New York Youth Works Program and the Urban Youth Jobs Program, is intended to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… steps to secure its critical systems, such as completing a full data classification process, adopting adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff ( 2013-S-65 ). Background Our initial … had adequate internal controls over time and attendance for Public Safety officers. No one was responsible for verifying the hours worked by Department of Public Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… compliance. The Law does not preclude nurses from volunteering to work additional hours and does not apply in … audit report. Of the five prior audit recommendations, one was implemented and four were partially implemented. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… schools to designate a trained Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC). An amendment effective July 1, 2013 defined … than half of the schools we visited did not communicate DAC contact information throughout the school. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-follow