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NY-Sun Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and … In 2014, NY-Sun received a commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy in New York. NY-Sun aims to add more than three gigawatts (3 billion watts) of solar … To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Crossroads is an … located in Schenectady, New York. Crossroads provides preschool special education services to children with … materials that were purchased with private grant funds; $2,281 for non-audit services that were performed by the same …
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
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Newmeadow Inc. … New York, provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and … information, including costs, that Newmeadow reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. … To determine the extent of implementation of the 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government … contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, … (Department) contracted with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Plan’s prescription drug program between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followThe ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by The ARC of … education services. Ulster-Greene provides these services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and … provided preschool special education services to about 130 children from ten school districts located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUse of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation … statutory and contractual requirements, including the need to leverage the appropriations with funds from other sources. … The Foundation has appropriately used its State money to fund allowable activities. The contract requires at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsInternal Control System Components
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles’ … Audit and Internal Control Act requiring each State agency to institute a comprehensive system of internal control over … Bulletin B-350 requires the head of each covered agency to certify compliance with the Act by April 30 of each year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. The audit covered the … to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at LaGuardia Community College (2013-T-4) Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… Purpose To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the … Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of … To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Authority’s (MTA) constituent agencies are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before proceeding to contract, the agencies were not required to maintain … To determine the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followCapital Planning and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes its capital maintenance and improvement projects; whether or not it has developed … To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for Veterans (Report 2011-N-3 ). Background Our initial … included in our initial audit report Housing Preferences for Veterans Report 2011N3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Pratt Institute (Pratt), with … and tuition for full-time study is about $41,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial … Department (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately … Interest State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… whether the New York City Department of Education (DoE) was accurately reporting the number of students … the New York State Education Department. We found that DoE classified some students as discharged without sufficient … a discharge classification. Specifically, when we examined DoE’s discharge classifications for its 2004-08 general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … which was issued on January 15, 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority … contracts. We found that the NYSTA's efforts were adequate to ensure fuel and food concessionaires pay full rent on time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. Furthermore, the … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-follow