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State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… for claims totaling about $2.4 million, and four advanced life support first responder (ALSFR) providers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 851
… of 1995 amending Subdivision 1 of Section 135 of Civil Service Law, an OGS Bonus Payment is authorized. Effective … of overtime for the period of 11/13/08 through 11/11/09. Payroll Register and Employee's Paycheck/Advice The OGS Bonus … The Earn Code OGS and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The Earn Code description “OGS Bonus” and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/851-2008-office-general-services-ogs-bonus-paymentDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year, more than twice the proportion of … regional transit agencies, amid steady ridership growth in recent years, according to a report released today by … and educational institutions,” DiNapoli said. “After a dip in 2010, the authority’s total ridership has been increasing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingI.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… STATEWIDE FINANCIAL SYSTEM HELP DESK The SFS Help Desk is the central point-of-contact for system-related questions … problems and manage issue escalation. The SFS Help Desk is staffed Monday through Friday. Agency users will not have … The SFS Help Desk is the central pointofcontact for systemrelated questions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-informationDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… Twenty-two local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller … year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all counties and towns, 44 cities … tracking the trends and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… each impacted member and each member will also be notified of their deficiency SCP in a letter from NYSLRS. Do not send payment for the employer portion of any salary adjustment with your adjustment report. You … paper Adjustment Report. Be sure to complete the section of the Adjustment Report that indicates whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-workedDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local … I thank District Attorney Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect the … of the New York State and Local Retirement System for its members and beneficiaries.” “I applaud the dedication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 hours. Auditors found the number of reported accidents increased from calendar year 2008 through calendar … or less are not all reported as required. Similarly, car service providers did not report accidents as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… address listed below. It should be sent no later than 14 calendar days after publication. This notice allows us to … Average Estimated Cost Threshold: 2025 [pdf] 2024 [pdf] 2023 [pdf] 2022 [pdf] Resources for Municipal Attorneys Part 85 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… developed the New York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance … uniquely identifies them. NYSOH is required to conduct real-time checks among various data systems to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followFood Metrics Implementation
… if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in … in 2013 to promote the sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and … in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationOversight of Complaint Activity
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission consistently applies State laws, rules, and … through August 19, 2016. Background The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 electric, gas, steam, … To determine whether the Public Service Commission consistently applies State laws rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's … The New York State Education Law (Law) requires the Bureau to oversee and monitor non-degree granting private career … in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and other skills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr Ahmads medical records support the services he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations’ Readiness for the Encounter Intake System
… Purpose To determine the readiness of all Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to submit … Encounter Intake System. We conducted an early assessment of the readiness of Medicaid MCOs as of September 30, 2015. We did not review … To determine the readiness of all Medicaid managed care organizations to submit Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-readiness-encounter-intake-systemPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… that all SAVE-reportable incidents are captured in DoE’s “Online Occurrence Reporting System” (OORS) and submitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresArrochar Meats, Inc.
… and (iii) was unable to support how it determined the price paid to Arrochar Meats for the fuel was reasonable. … $3.71 per gallon, and 5,000 gallons of fuel from People’s Oil at an average of $3.87 per gallon. Arrochar Meats then … the fuel to DMNA for $4.99 per gallon and had People’s Oil or Burke Heat deliver the fuel directly to DMNA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… Purpose To determine whether implementation of the Business Services … customers. The audit covers the period September 27, 2012 to September 12, 2016. Background The State’s 2012-13 budget, … and cost per transaction. The Center’s mission is to provide shared services to standardize HR and Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesTherapy and Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to as the SED cost-based programs. During the 2013-14 school year, TLC served about 138 students. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/therapy-and-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual