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Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Rebates and Discounts on … are administered to patients by a medical professional in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for … cost. Key Findings Department officials made progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State Resources (Report … 2008-S-145). Background The New York State Psychiatric Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is one of two clinical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Claims Processing … providers, were accurately processed, and resulted in correct provider payments. We identified five reportable … system. The remaining four reportable conditions resulted in overpayments of approximately $1.2 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority did not provide documentation … work force of the Port Authority, but are not disclosed in the count of personnel necessary to accomplish the Port …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… April 26, 2013, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway … Department of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. Furthermore, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2008-S-159) New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2010-F-24) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background … State Education Department (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately supported. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… performed by the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau could be improved with more effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special … and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… The Authority’s mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. These efforts are key to developing a less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … waste. Sites that pose a significant threat to public health and/or the environment require investigation, … billing process and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… New York’s pipelines transmit, gather, and distribute natural gas and hazardous liquids, including crude oil, refined … or toxic liquids. As of 2014, New York had 91,181 miles of natural gas pipelines and 1,153 miles of hazardous materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 2003-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid … of the deceased member's final salary, payable for each child of such member under eighteen on the date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) clearly … of average number of days worked per month. Clerk or Secretary Employer had to include officials who participate … Resolutions. Employer had to submit the Resolution to the State Comptroller within 45 days of the adoption of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 2005-5
… when employer contribution to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL … New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in … is in reply to your inquiry concerning the requirements for compensating a village police chief under General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 88-50
… in a capital reserve fund to pay for work on a 15 year old, 250,000 gallon water storage tank. You state the work, … improvement' rather than a 'repair' is often whether old, worn materials are completely replaced with new … a number of factors must be considered, including whether old, worn materials are completely replaced, whether the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Program) provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge failures. Department regulations require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… settings across the State for more than 126,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. On March 21, … Fire Safety Panel of State and National Experts and by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State University of New York: Fire Safety at Dormitories (2005-S-61) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control