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Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… its mission. Furthermore, a public authority may rent, lease or grant easements or other rights in any land or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Objective Determine whether the Board: Effectively managed financial operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws. … company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… on November 9, 2011, determined that certain Metro-North Railroad employees received costly payments due to long-term … supported by exception reports. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad officials made some progress in correcting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. However, we found seven of the 142 drivers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Fair Hearing process was used only as necessary. The audit … through September 30, 2013. We found that HRA applied a fair and consistent assessment process when determining … and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings were unnecessary because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service … traditional carriers decreased and reliance on the black car services and taxis increased. The number of reported … was an unquantified liability risk associated with black car services and taxis that was expanding and was not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySubway Wait Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Subway … report. However, additional actions are warranted. Of the five prior audit recommendations, three were partially … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report Subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/subway-wait-assessment-followTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP … to help minimize them. Key Finding We found that Subways made limited progress in addressing the problems identified … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… administers the State’s Medicaid program, which provides a wide range of health care services, including dental … pattern was highly unusual. Lawrence Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who … through June 8, 2011, Medicaid paid about $6.9 million for services purportedly performed by the six dentists at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012, Empire made a net overpayment of $391,894 on 81 claims from … Determine extent of implementation of 3 recommendations made in our audit report NYS Health Insurance Program Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Reporting of Billboard Income ( 2011-N-2 ). Background Our initial … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to administration of Sections 50(5), 151, … and the Chair of the Board ascertain the annual amount of expenses incurred in the administration of these Laws. Our … that it accurately identifies and reports its assessable expenses in all material respects. The Board made minor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, … was to determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key … the issues we identified in the initial audit. All three prior audit recommendations have been implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our … our objective was to determine whether the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State Office of … Interest Office for Technology: Procurement and Contracting Practices (2010-S-71) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, issued May 9, 2013, determined OCFS officials were … of the two recommendations made in our initial report Management of Energy Consumption 2011S4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followOther Bulletin No. 1
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing of the Lump Sum Bonus Payments for eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 96 and 97 Affected … and Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2004 which provide for Lump Sum Bonus Payments for eligible employees in … To provide instructions for processing of the Lump Sum Bonus Payments for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-1-lump-sum-bonus-payments-suny-construction-fund-employeesSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… formal prior approval of the Surrogate’s Court pursuant to statute. The NCPA’s Annual Reports to the State Comptroller … did not list non-cash estate assets as required by statute. Thus, the values of many estates were significantly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… identify Medicaid overpayments made to medical providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan: UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete. The … of participating providers they reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsOpinion 2009-2
… (need for State Comptroller's permission) TOWN LAW § 209-q (13) (a): When a town proposes or is required to … of any villages. You ask whether the threshold in Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), which triggers the need to obtain the … be financed by the issuance of bonds or notes. Under Town Law article 12-C (§ 209-q et seq .), a town may provide a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2