Search
Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… use. The supply limits that the Act imposes vary depending on the classification of the controlled substance. Generally, … 2011, most pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. Key Findings Medicaid overpaid pharmacies $1,183,601 for … Medicaid MCOs also do not have such controls. Key Recommendations Review the improper pharmacy claims and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to … companies to provide disabled veterans with a preference in the admission to Mitchell-Lama housing developments. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followOpinion 92-28
… of proceeds to a public library); (payment of interest for notes issued for library taxes) LIBRARIES -- Finances (issuance and … notes) -- Investments (interest earned on) -- Taxes (time for payment over by school district) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … claim crossover system. Under this system, providers submit medical claims for dual-eligible individuals to … to self-report accurate information to eMedNY regarding how much Medicare paid and how much Medicaid owed, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims-followInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No … assigned identification numbers to individuals eligible for Medicaid, and whether inappropriate Medicaid payments … The Department oversees and establishes guidelines for local districts regarding Medicaid eligibility. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialLocal Government Ethics
Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not limited to prohibiting municipal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate), … employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2018 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the … Institute, assisting prosecutors statewide. Sheingold is a 1994 graduate of Yale Law School. He will succeed current Counsel Nancy Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From December … 2014 through December 31, 2017, unrestricted fund balance in the general fund increased by $106,230 (110 percent). … During the same period, unrestricted fund balance in the highway fund increased by $50,007 (24 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that resulted … benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary income for eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault … Key Recommendations Assess the proper penalty amount for the 1,679 in non-assessed and 71 under-assessed penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1039
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected … the appropriate prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. … whichever is applicable. Exception Listings and Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing The following exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1039-2010-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislaturePerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth … Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010, provides refundable tax credits to firms … could not provide evidence from the company justifying the need for the revision – including one company whose 2012 job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… To determine the extent of progress that the Office of General Services (OGS) has made in implementing the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Program. The … needs and potential service gaps, and work with strategic partners to increase the pool of certified SDVOBs to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… and Police Benevolent Association Inc., the guaranteed yearly minimum for pre-shift briefing was increased from $1,248 to $2,080 (biweekly guaranteed minimum was increased from $48 to $80) effective 3/25/10. Time Entry Earnings Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1212
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected … the appropriate prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. … whichever is applicable Exception Listings and Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing The following exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1212-2012-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature