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Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations and their sub-sections included in our initial audit report, Assertive Community Treatment … serious mental illness; to support children and families in their social and emotional development and in the early identification and treatment of serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … of authorized private repair shops across the State for routine maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followTravel Card Transactions
… charges. When travel card charges remain unreconciled for more than 30 days, there is an increased risk of … card charges that remained unreconciled by 46 employees for 31 to 618 days. As a result, DED Finance Office managers … managers did not consistently hold employees accountable for unreconciled charges.Subsequent to our Office’s initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … procedures for auditing claims and signing checks were not in compliance with town law. Pultneyville Fire District – … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) … for special items, while agreements with other hospitals do not have such limitations. From July 1, 2011 to December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… GL BU may be required. Independent transaction processing in the General Ledger is not considered a requirement for a … oil spill-related confidential information that is stored in the SFS) is a consideration for a separate GL BU. Data … and is a balancing ChartField, and as such, transactions in the SFS must balance (by debits/credits) by BU. Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuMid Island Therapy Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit included all expenses claimed on Mid Island’s CFR for the fiscal year 2012-13, and certain expenses claimed on Mid Island’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background Mid Island is a for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/mid-island-therapy-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… three-year period, 42 Department staff made over 4,800 site visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from the city signal a healthy tax base and a return to its pre-pandemic role as a major driver of sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Bright … Start’s reimbursement rates. Remind Bright Start officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCircle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… State Education Law, SED establishes reimbursement rates for special education providers based on financial … reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Circle of Friends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2008-S-159) New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… Purpose To determine the extent of progress that the Office of General Services (OGS) has … established a 6 percent goal for SDVOB participation in State contracts. The Act also created the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using data analytics to identify high-risk … we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… SLA also enforces the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, including inspecting licensed premises and permit … Center (BSC) performs many administrative functions on behalf of SLA, such as accounts payable and receivable, … travel card charges. Take appropriate follow-up action on outstanding charges. … To determine whether the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsVillage of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … Section 4-408. The 2019 fiscal year audit was completed in May 2023, subsequent years have not been audited. Ensure … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, revenue and expenditure accounting entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board’s … fiscal year financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16DiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… New York state's technology sector is the third largest and among … P. DiNapoli. The report shows that more than 80 percent of these job gains were located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio discussed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-booming