Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 Office of Audit Services

Tel. (518) 473-4516 Fax: (518) 473-0259 E-mail: OAS@nysed.gov

NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

Single Audit of Federal Programs for State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018

State Agency:

New York State Education Department

Single Audit Contact:

Karla Ravida

Title:

Principal Internal Auditor

Telephone:

518-486-5212

E-mail Address:

Karla.Ravida@nysed.gov

Federal Program(s) (CFDA # [s]):

Rehabilitation Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States (84.126)

2018- 015

Audit Report Reference:

Corrective Action Planned:

The Department agrees with the findings. • Audit findings will be shared with District Office Managers, Directors of Counseling and Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. • District Office Managers will review audit findings with their management team and staff at monthly meetings. • Supervisors are required to monitor and review eligibility determinations to ensure eligibilities are completed timely (within 60 days), Trial Work Experience or Status 07 are used appropriately and completed Eligibilities are signed. • Train staff- A training strategy will be created to ensure that staff receive pertinent training on policy, procedure, regulation, CaMS case management tools and best practices. • Quality Assurance and Monitoring Unit will monitor for measurable, statewide improvement and provide updates to Central Office leadership quarterly.

Anticipated Completion Date:

Corrective action plan is in progress with full implementation expected by December 2019.