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Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, … OCFS officials were not effectively managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy … and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage data for all OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefit Eligibility Assessment … assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. We also … number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings …
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 … the Paratransit Division and carriers, we found that for the most part, AAR and the carriers were in compliance with federal motor carrier standards for such things as Commercial Driver’s Licensing, drug and …
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)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, United HealthCare - Payments for … Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Railroad employees received costly payments due to long-term practices related to Hours of Service that may … in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest MTA- Metro-North: Forensic Audit of Payments to On-Board …
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 implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30). … an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. In addition, the Safety and Training Division did not always … drivers. Key Finding MTA officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). Background The … Lawrence Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced 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)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member … Key Finding Empire officials made considerable progress in implementing the recommendations we made in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in these statutes, which direct that the Comptroller and the … the Board ascertain the annual amount of expenses incurred in the administration of these Laws. Our audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Reporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, … of the problems we identified in our initial audit. The five recommendations contained in that report have been … review. … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1291
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2014. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan Effective Date(s) … “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1291-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2014State Agencies Bulletin No. 314
… This Bulletin is for All Agencies, except CUNY. Purpose To announce increases in Maintenance Rates for employee … The Office of the State Comptroller will produce listings to identify employees in each agency who currently have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsMedicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
To determine if Medicaid overpaid Ambulatory Patient Groups APG claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsAbout Benefit Reductions
… Benefit Reduction for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can retire with full benefits at … ERS Tier 6 members and PFRS Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members not in a special 20- or 25-year plan will be reduced for early … (SHTA) Titles Benefit reductions for Tier 3 members in these titles are different from those above. Please refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsX.6 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… State agencies of established Special Use Vendor IDs used in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Vendor Management … one can be requested by following the procedures outlined in the sub section following this section overview. The … schema and details for the assigned Special Use Vendor IDs in the Statewide Vendor File: Vendor ID Usage How to Request* …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6-overviewHancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. We found: While … the costs of educating those students. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208XI.11 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides information related to unique requirements and specific contract transactions not covered … … This section provides information related to unique requirements and specific contract transactions not covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/x11-overviewTown of Lyndon – Town Clerk’s Collections (2021M-117)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk … recorded, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Collections were deposited accurately but the clerk did not always make deposits in a timely manner. Collections totaling $7,050 or 49 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-lyndon-town-clerks-collections-2021m-117Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… 2019-20 year; however, this appropriation must be approved by the Board of Education and City Council before it can be … The City will incur additional debt and interest costs by bonding the cost of tax certiorari claims instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4