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- 016

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 Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) to ensure IPEs are completed timely (within 90 days), the IPE Pending tab (Chronological Note) is used appropriately and completed IPEs are signed by both VRC and individual. • Develop a strategy to effectively implement the WIOA IPE requirements in our electronic case management system until a replacement system is available. • 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: December 2019