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Tax Check-off Funds
… (Marcellino) – Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax check-off monies are deposited and requires annual reports relating to the use of such monies. Memo Bill … Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax checkoff monies are deposited and requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-fundsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… (OCFS) is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are operating in compliance with applicable laws, … with the licensing and oversight of domestic violence (DV) programs in New York State. Central Office oversees six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway … Authority (Authority) has undertaken and how effective it has been in reducing overall costs. The audit covers the … To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… March 22, 2017. Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices … Identify and implement strategies to improve county and VA compliance with requirements for the certification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper ballots were properly procured and the costs for unused … switched to optical scanning voting machines (which use paper ballots) from traditional lever-operated machines. … Local Election Boards to procure an adequate number of paper ballots for each election district within their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facil
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. (Long Island Spine), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists PC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Purpose To determine whether Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ … audit focused on claims submitted to United by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP (Orthopedic Associates), a non-participating provider located in Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. During our audit period, … Plan’s prescription drug program did not meet or exceed Express Scripts’ best existing rebate agreements for other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Lehman) officials adequately assured that all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate … purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through February … and has more than 12,000 students. Lehman maintains bank accounts for various purposes, such as tuition and fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… MEC has approximately 6,700 students and is located in Brooklyn, New York. CUNY reported 567 bank accounts, … to establishing any new bank account, the Policy requires colleges to notify the UC by completing a “Bank Account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… report to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) how much was paid to all contractors and how much was … rate of 42 percent. The Authority also reported to NYSDOT a total of $73.5 million in DBE payments out of $1.2 … the New NY Bridge in line with the regional goal set by NYSDOT and has accurately reported its DBE utilization to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors wage … 1, 2011 through November 18, 2015. Background The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Office adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesTrain On-Time Performance
… The audit covers the period March 1, 2013 to January 23, 2015. Background The Metropolitan Transportation … later than half the headway time), or is abandoned en route (i.e., skips any scheduled station stops or fails to operate on its scheduled route in accordance with the timetable). Transit’s Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceOn-Time Performance
… Authority’s (MTA) Staten Island Railway (SIR) operates one train line between Tottenville and the St. George Terminal, where customers can connect with the Staten Island Ferry (Ferry) to Manhattan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… files to identify duplicate payments; and (iii) out of country indicators in the claimants’ log file to the DOL … to identify claimants collecting benefits while out of the country. Key Findings We identified 11,306 overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the … in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the … in compliance with applicable fire prevention safety and control requirements that hel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. During our audit period, the … to the Department, including: $493,348 in rebates that Express Scripts failed to allocate to the Department; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services’ … through May 9, 2014. Background The Office's mission is to promote the well-being and safety of the State's children, … are considered "license exempt" and are not subject to licensure by or registration with the Office. Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspection