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Selected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and Administrative Practices at the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Report 2011-S-19). … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followOn-Time Performance
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time and On-Time … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Staten Island Railway (SIR) operates one train line between … St. George Terminal, where customers can connect with the Staten Island Ferry (Ferry) to Manhattan. SIR trains run 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… into smaller shipments. Special hauling permits are issued by both the Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, and protect the integrity and reliability of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and strengthen neighborhoods while preserving the stability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsCompliance With the Clery Act
… (SUNY) 29 State-operated colleges accurately reported crime statistics and published other relevant security and … Act-related guidance and training. The audit covered the crime reporting component for calendar year 2012. Background … Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… services; home health aides; physical and occupational therapy; medical appliances and supplies; and drugs. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… a judgmental sample of 40 of ACS’s larger noncompetitive or limited competition contracts. Key Findings ACS officials … oversight of contractor performance. Officials renewed or extended contracts with some vendors that had poor … vendors, children in their care were abused by employees or foster parents. Consequently, in some cases, the health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Documentation to justify NYRA’s use of BEMs was generally very limited. Additionally, there were weaknesses in NYRA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for … for transfers and discharges are different and may result in lower payments for transfers. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… of $7.8 billion, which was $290.5 million higher than the latest projection and $1.8 billion lower than last May 31. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act ( 2019-S-42 ). About the Program The Department of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… screened and enrolled in Medicaid and have an "active" provider status. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of assurance over the OPRA provider’s validity to provide Medicaid services. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D … Lake village court on April 13. "I cannot begin to say how many times I took cash from the fire department," Brown said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… highway bridges and addressed related deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our … as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag designation pertains to the failure or potentially … pertains to a clear and present danger to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, but with no danger of structural failure. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsTravel Card Transactions
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card … The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait … which they detailed in their response to the audit. Audit New York City Department for the Aging: Case Management … Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Agings DFTA client wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-2 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Physicians and other health care professionals who order, prescribe, refer, or … that require an appropriate NPI for OPRA health care providers. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… medical condition. A prosthetic device replaces a missing body part, while an orthotic device supports a weak or deformed body part. Medical supplies are disposable items for medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-and