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Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… by State and local laws and codes. Key Findings The Office does not sufficiently monitor State-certified shelters, nor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… that exceeded the bed reserve day limit. However, because reimbursement rates were the same for both standard and … reserve days. With the changes to the statutes governing reimbursement for bed reserve days in June 2012, the … to 14 days per year for each patient and the nursing home reimbursement rate for bed reserve days are now reduced. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. … polluting and more reliable and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. Collectively, the Authority’s efforts … in October 2011 by the Public Service Commission for utility charges associated with its newly enacted Energy …
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
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental … Conservation (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… its authority to states and provides partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety program for intrastate and interstate pipelines. Inspections are … reports to the PSC. The PSC manages enforcement actions for intrastate pipelines, while PHMSA handles enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 2001-9
… of directors of the empire zone corporation. 1 Article 18 of the General Municipal Law generally provides that … prohibitions (see General Municipal Law §805-a). Article 18 defines "contract" to include "any claim, account or … benefit accruing to a municipal officer or employee as the result of a contract with the municipality which such officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Opinion 2003-5
… the two statutes, with payment by the municipality or fire district under General Municipal Law §207-a and payment by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… (eMedNY) has edits to reject MCO encounter claims that have incomplete information, such as a missing NDC. The … processing and rebate revenue. The Department doesn’t have proper monitoring controls in place to ensure rejected … to eMedNY so that rebates can be requested. The Department does not seek rebates on drug encounter claims from all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… by counties and local governments. HRA is responsible for administering these public programs in New York City. As … the governing regulations. Develop accurate outcome codes for all resolved cases. To HRA: Take action to reduce the HRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 942
… *Tier field. Enter the employee’s Retirement Registration Number* as provided in the Certification Letter in the Reg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/942-mandatory-3-retirement-contribution-certain-tier-2-members-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 931
… Report) Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and nonresident alien employees. To ensure this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/931-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… (Resolution) and indicate their participation by checking the box that says “Participates in the Employer’s … Employer may omit NYSLRS registration numbers and Social Security numbers from the publicly posted Resolutions. … Employer must omit NYSLRS registration numbers and Social Security numbers from the publicly posted Resolutions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire prevention programs) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) … of such programs with town property. This is in response to your letter concerning the expenditure of town funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 88-50
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … (GML, §6-c[2]). A "capital improvement" includes "any physical public betterment or improvement" and related … in an ordinarily efficient operating condition. It does not add to the value of the property, nor does it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Key Finding OCFS was successful in seeking restitution from the responsible localities for the overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… the bridge management plans on hand are an average age of 10 years old and some may no longer be relevant. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental … Since that fire, the Office has taken several steps to improve its fire safety practices, spurred on by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire) … for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for … (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in Manhattan (Hamilton House and Clinton Towers) filled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 89-30
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … Service be contacted to determine the applicability of any tax exemptions for the town's purchase of gasoline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30