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Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported … responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus … they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials indicated they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followTown of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… Justices did not adequately account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds that could not be … did not return unclaimed exonerated bail totaling $16,287 to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… (Act), to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State … investigating, and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents in a timely manner; establishing … whether NYSOFA’s LTC Ombudsman Program was carrying out its responsibilities under the law, including adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and … children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… also be familiar with the requirements imposed by law on travel and conference expenses. Some of the more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). … Jonathan’s Law. While Facilities established practices for notifying qualified persons within the required time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people … specific needs of beneficiaries. For individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, providers bill Medicaid for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … during the original audit, Department officials stated resources have not kept pace with increased expectations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followManaged Care Organizations – Payments to Ineligible Providers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Managed Care Organizations: … to the Medicaid or Medicare programs or who have engaged in other unacceptable insurance practices can be excluded … of Health (Department) and MCOs had adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providers-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York State Controlled Substances … or fax, due to the inherent risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each recipient enrolled in the MCO. The MCO then arranges for the provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to … companies to provide disabled veterans with a preference in the admission to Mitchell-Lama housing developments. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followOpinion 90-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of … circumstances when a referendum is authorized or required in a town park district on a project to be financed by the issuance of obligations. The courts in this State have consistently held that a municipality may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 94-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … of a fire district generally may not expend district funds in connection with a celebration of the district fire … of a fire district may expend fire district funds in connection with a celebration of the district fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is collecting all … 1, 2012 through April 8, 2015. Background Chapter 845 of the Laws of 1977 established the Oil Spill Fund to pay for the cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsOpinion 90-44
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of in notice of budget hearing as excluding fringe benefits) … of a village board of trustees which must be published in the notice of public hearing on the tentative budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner. The audit covered the period June … are done at one of Transit’s five MAC locations. In addition, there is a 24-hour lab located in Downtown Brooklyn. Employees are assigned to a MAC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centersState Agencies Bulletin No. 949
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the pre-tax transit benefit deduction limit as a result of … pre-tax transportation benefit (NYS-Ride) for employees in companies other than CUNY. Payroll deductions are taken … biweekly). Affected Employees Employees participating in the NYS-Ride Transportation Benefit Program or CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/949-nys-ride-transportation-benefit-program-and-cuny-transit-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 945
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members of the NYS … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/945-2009-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … of care, which caused overpayments of $412,737; Claims for childcare services while the recipient was hospitalized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Railcar … are occurring and the reasons they are not performed in a timely manner to ensure that, at a minimum, they meet … NYC Transit and Railway officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-follow