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Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. Furthermore, the … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… report, issued on July 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have documentation to … for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority did not provide documentation to support that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-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 report, Medicaid Claims Processing … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… 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 Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (2010-S-72). … Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (2010-S-72) … included in our initial audit report Rebates and Discounts on PhysicianAdministered Drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). Background Our … Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C. Under Medicare Part C, managed care plans (also known as Medicare Advantage … in our initial audit report Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… as of March 7, 2014 of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Oversight of Grants (2009-S-78). … Key Findings Department officials have made progress in correcting the problems identified in our initial report. Of the eight prior audit … as of March 7 2014 of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report Oversight of Grants …
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)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government … contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the hospitalization benefit portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… accounts receivable when Medicaid overpaid providers. For the period January 1, 2006 through February 18, 2010, we … that eventually became uncollectible and, therefore, were written off. We recommended the Department determine the … its procedures and practices address the recovery of all accounts receivables identified through audits or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followFire 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-controlRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This audit covers the period … 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Program) provides oversight of the … to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge failures. Department regulations require railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… module via the following entry methods: Direct Entry (Voucher Source = Self Service Invoice) File Transfer from Vendor Billing Systems (Voucher Source = XML) Direct Entry The direct entry method is … attached documents will be available to the agency on the voucher in the Accounts Payable module. Agencies should refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district construction projects, exclusive of New York … storage buildings/sheds, press boxes, and concession stands. The Department ensures all planned projects comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… The audit found that, between January 1, 2015 and August 22, 2018, performance measurements were not consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development … relating to the safety and condition of their housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that … with adequate heat from October 1 to May 31, the “heat season,” which translates to a minimum of 68°F between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… provides an overall rating by borough as well as citywide for the period covered. Operations’ Scorecard Ratings of … or “filthy” are based on inspectors’ drive-by inspections for a sample of blockfaces. Scorecard Ratings are published … Report, a document that contains performance metrics for all NYC agencies. Our initial report, issued on September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… purpose of the trip. We issued our initial audit report on August 15, 2019. The audit objectives were to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… University of New York (SUNY) system since 1950, Upstate Medical University’s (Upstate) mission is to improve the … research, and patient care. Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, comprises four colleges, …
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)
… York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), covers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… occur, applicants should generally be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists – … of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) approval. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be very … affordability; consequently, the waiting lists for these apartments can be quite lengthy. As of August 2, 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-follow