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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on December 22, 2014, determined whether Parks needs their advance accounts and whether the money is … controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a … – $40,000; and Confidential Fund – $1,500. Key Finding Parks made significant progress in correcting the problems we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … We also recommended the Department take corrective action to help ensure managed care enrollment information is entered and update timely and to determine why certain fee-for-service claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each market order. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, … Programs. Background Within the Department, the Market Order Administration unit is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). Background … rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C. Under Medicare Part C, managed care plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, … the Medicaid program an estimated $24.3 million. We made five recommendations to the Department to recover Medicaid … some of our initial report's recommendations. Of the five prior recommendations, two have been implemented and …
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)
… of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State Resources (Report 2008-S-145). Background The New York State Psychiatric … of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Controls Over Computers Report 2008S145 …
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)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … audit report, issued December 22, 2009, examined whether the Department's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations …
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)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2009-S-54 ). … the Port Authority's work. Our initial report contained five recommendations for improving the Port Authority's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
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)
… Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel and food concessionaires at Thruway travel plazas are (1) paying … that the NYSTA's efforts were adequate to ensure fuel and food concessionaires pay full rent on time and make required … capital improvements. However, there was a risk that one food concessionaire might not meet its spending target by the …
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)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report, … To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7, 2014 of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, … Our initial report, issued July 21, 2011, examined the Department's oversight of grant activity. We found that … To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7 2014 of the eight …
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)
… in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 … with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on … However, hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special items (such as implants and drugs) that …
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
… if the Authority’s accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through June … energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of …
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
… to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect … responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the State Superfund … of possible responsible parties, and remediation of the site. Responsible parties are legally responsible for site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… Inspector Qualification, Leak Management, Enforcement, and Incident Investigation. Key Findings DPS staff do not verify … procedures to identify instances when Operators fail to report incidents as required and update the Manual to reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 2003-5
… discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty … Whether the lineofduty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law applies to benefits for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… on the Resolution. 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire prevention … 130(5), 138: Fire prevention programs are a proper town function. The town board may acquire property for use in … that fire protection programs are a proper part-town function if authorized by local law and that a town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41