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Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… entailed the identification and prevention of a potential $20.3 million overpayment resulting from a reimbursement rate … audit report Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1 20 …
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)
… in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2009-S-54 ). Background Our … 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have … justify the need for new or renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority …
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 … three with flagged conditions, and the Department of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within … 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)
… Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on January 15, 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas …
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)
… State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial audit … (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately supported. … State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… of a new Statewide Grants Management System, currently scheduled for April 2014, which they believe will address …
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)
… Through June 30, 2011 (2011-S-42). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school district … Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, hospitals may be entitled …
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
… experienced one of the largest increases in third-party billing accounts receivable balances of any State public … 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
… State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … billing process and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing … which delays recovery of some State costs until the next bill is prepared. We reviewed 21 bills for eight sites and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… for intrastate and interstate pipelines. Inspections are performed by the Department of Public Service (DPS), … hazardous liquids, including crude oil, refined petroleum products, and other highly volatile, flammable, or toxic … audits. DPS has not set up a process to identify instances where Operators failed to notify them as required. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 2003-5
… of duty, should be "read into" General Municipal Law §207-a, which, generally, provides for the payment of the full … to increase the scope of coverage to include section 207-a benefits. The Court noted that Retirement and Social … 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-2003-5Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and ensures they receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who … activities (ROA), and it establishes the employer’s role in determining whether activities listed on an ROA are … Employer had to include officials who participate in the employer’s time-keeping system on the Standard Workday …
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 2005-5
… police chief and the police sergeant, who is the highest ranking subordinate in the village police department in a … is a member of a negotiating unit and who is the highest ranking subordinate to the head of the police department in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 88-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use … and small holes, and clean and refinish the interior of a water storage tank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c: Whether moneys in a capital reserve fund may be expended to fix dents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This … To determine whether the Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of vulnerable populations it serves. Background The … the Office has taken several steps to improve its fire safety practices, spurred on by recommendations from a grand …
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
… purchase and acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school district … Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, hospitals may be entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) has taken appropriate steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled in Medicaid managed care. The audit covered the period from October 1, 2011 to June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care