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NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 5.28 percent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… (DEP) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) had effectively enforced the New York City Noise Code … 2014 through June 30, 2016. The audit also found that the number of construction noise complaints called into New York … to the number of after-hours variances (AHVs) issued by DOB. As indicated by the World Health Organization’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Vacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Facility Planning Bureau Project Review 2018S2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… or medical appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) region, four local Developmental Disabilities Services … Offices (DDSOs) – Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island – … were assigned to the transportation offices of the four NYC DDSOs. Statewide policy requires vehicles be used only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our … medical center in Central New York, comprises four colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two … Hospital and Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus), and over 80 outpatient clinics and other centers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Services (Report 2017-S-34 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … upcoding. Our initial audit report, issued on December 31, 2018, examined whether United sufficiently monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Report 2016-N-5 ). About the Program Our … January 11, 2018, found that the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not demonstrate that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … plans, the annual compensation limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… on its performance including specific performance measures for each Agency, such as ridership and mean distance between … agencies such as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for inclusion in its National Transit Database (NTD). The FTA … in the Agencies’ methodology and calculations for the two performance measures examined – MDBF and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followMembership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… in retirement Its important to understand how membership and enrollment works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated … the City will have exhausted at least 92.2 percent of its Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL). If the adopted levy increases to above 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… of administering the Acts, and assessing these expenses on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of … Acts for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018. On average, the Department incurred $20.4 million in expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for enforcing certain … all deposit initiators to register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the … quarterly reports. The Department collected $117.7 million and $112.9 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards, … In contrast, the Office has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local Districts. However, the Office remains responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of …
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)
… our initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). … examined whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed reserve days were appropriate, and if not, … 31, 2010, our audit determined Medicaid paid $28 million for bed reserve claims that exceeded the bed reserve day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… Purpose To determine if the Authority’s accounts receivable … efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. These efforts are key to developing a less polluting and more … in third-party billing accounts receivable balances of any State public authority. Between fiscal years 2011-12 and …
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 … of Lease and Permit Revenues (2012-S-6) Office of the Attorney General: Accounts Receivable Collections (2011-S-25) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… and Incident Investigation. Key Findings DPS staff do not verify the accuracy of the information on … which DPS staff rely on during field audits. DPS has not set up a process to identify instances where Operators … notify them as required. We determined that Operators did not notify DPS of six gas-related incidents in 2015 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversight