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Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… to register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the Department on a … to improve compliance. Further, the Department did not have procedures in place to verify data in the quarterly … report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions that are planned to address unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOversight 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)
… and Office of the Medicaid Inspector General officials have taken significant actions in correcting the problems we … Of the three prior audit recommendations, all of them have been implemented. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest …
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-oversightDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… billion dollar burdens on taxpayers and communities after an accident,” said Roger Downs, conservation director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 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)
… issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
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
… items, while agreements with other hospitals do not have such limitations. From January 1, 2011 to March 31, … for special items submitted by hospitals that did not have reimbursement limitations. Key Findings Empire made excessive payments to certain hospitals that did not have formal contract provisions limiting reimbursements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-through