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DiNapoli Releases Interactive Map of Local Census Results
… online map that breaks down population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, in New … The state’s overall population growth was largely driven by the New York City metropolitan area. The city experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-releases-interactive-map-local-census-resultsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1193
… To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in box 13 on form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left … and will have the Retirement Plan check box checked on their 2012 Form W-2. Exceptions to Checking the Retirement … box being checked. As explained in Publication 590, limits on the amount that can be deducted do not affect the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1193-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2Power of Attorney
… (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to act on your behalf regarding retirement benefit transactions. You … hospitalization or unexpected illness, but keep in mind that it is not necessary to wait until an emergency occurs to … document. Once you appoint someone, that person may act on your behalf with or without your consent. We strongly urge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneySelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… $1.6 million in personal property sales. NYPA began energy efficiency programs for its government customers in … 28, 2017, NYPA reportedly financed a total $2.1 billion in Energy Efficiency (EE) projects that produced first year … by 29,795, or 7.7 percent. NYPA sold scrap metal and plant equipment without appropriate controls and accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… accurately excluded 340B drugs from the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and sought appropriate rebates. The audit … June 30, 2015. Background Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… construction projects involving these facilities, based on procedures established by the Department’s Facilities … to monitor and improve its oversight performance. Key Finding The Department has made progress in addressing … one was implemented and two were partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims … members. Civil Service contracts with Beacon Health Options (Beacon) to administer the MHSA program for the … To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse MHSA claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… community-based long-term care (CBLTC) for more than 120 days. After the initial assessment, MLTC plans were … number of CBLTC services, and the Department did not have a process to monitor that enrollees were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… has multiple parts. Medicare Part B provides supplementary medical insurance coverage for a range of outpatient medical services, physician services, and medical supplies. Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments across New … in our review. The Town is located in Schenectady County. Key Findings Our review found that officials adequately … the Board actually adopted an out of balance budget. Key Recommendations Develop and implement cost saving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11Monitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… the type and quantity of product delivered. Town officials can verify that the HMA product from the vendor meets bid … sample tests of newly-applied HMA road surfaces to verify quality, only Brookhaven and Islip actually asked contractors … the asphalt vendor to help ensure that the HMA received is what the Town contractually agreed to purchase. Revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7Food Metrics Implementation
… Purpose To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food … with the State Finance Law. This audit covers the period of January 1, 2014 through May 30, 2017. Background Section … To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… official is appointed, the governing board generally no longer performs the audit of claims function. When a … official is appointed the governing board generally no longer performs the audit of claims function …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… the correct fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits. This audit covers the period April … and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be separated into units of legal … weight without affecting the physical integrity of the load, such as sand, soil, or gravel. Divisible load …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… agencies: New York City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The audit period was from July … – New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority – are self-insured and administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24)
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s24.pdfRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2020-S-39)
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s39.pdfFAQs ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXTENSION OF TOWN SPECIAL DISTRICTS CONCERNING REQUIRED DETERMINATIONS AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
FAQs ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXTENSION OF TOWN SPECIAL DISTRICTS CONCERNING REQUIRED DETERMINATIONS AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/Appendix-B-Special-District-FAQ.pdfGreen Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
Green Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/researchbrief_green.pdfAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… report, Administration of Tenant Complaints (Report 2013-S-72 ). Background Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists … Administration of Tenant Complaints ( 2013-S-72 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-follow