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City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are … not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … expenditures and should be included as an appropriation in the annual budget. The City continues to rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5The 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendation in our initial audit report, The 80/20 Housing Program ( … real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New York City, participating Program developers receive … Tax Law. As of September 27, 2018, 93 developments, mostly in Manhattan, were occupied and had allocated 20 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… performed signal maintenance, inspections, and testing in compliance with federal, State, agency, and manufacturer … for these tasks. Maintenance of signals is critical in preventing subway delays. On much of the current system, … Depending on the location of the signal, this can result in significant delays for commuters. Each section location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 … 60 (part CC) of the Laws of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that commit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Purpose To determine whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, … 1955, provides affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate- and middle-income families. The New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-275
… the chart of accounts strings mapped to the Position Pools in PayServ Affected Employees All SUNY employee records will be affected (except Agency Code 28990) Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split … year-end payroll allocation percentages are outlined in the Guide to Financial Operations, Section XV.6.A . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-275-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-endVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3State Police Bulletin No. SP-125
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fee structure and the addition of two (2) new deduction codes. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by the Police … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fee structure for employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws. Key Findings The Board has accumulated excessive fund balances in four operating funds. From 2013 through 2017, unrestricted … and ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Medicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… managed care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and … to the Medicaid or Medicare programs or who have engaged in other unacceptable insurance practices face possible … those efforts, however, we identified certain weaknesses in the Department’s and MCOs’ processes that, if properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). … has implemented the six recommendations identified in our prior audit report. Key Recommendation None Other … of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report Seized Assets Program 2013S46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and … determined that these practices cost Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 n regular pay, and enriched certain staff and supervisors. In addition these payments will inflate future pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30). … an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. In addition, the Safety and Training Division did not always … drivers. Key Finding MTA officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefit Eligibility Assessment … assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. We also … number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service … the Paratransit Division and carriers, we found that for the most part, AAR and the carriers were in compliance with federal motor carrier standards for such things as Commercial Driver’s Licensing, drug and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, United HealthCare - Payments for … Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid … unusual. Lawrence Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced at … was issued on April 4, 2013, identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent Medicaid claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member … Key Finding Empire officials made considerable progress in implementing the recommendations we made in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in these statutes, which direct that the Comptroller and the … the Board ascertain the annual amount of expenses incurred in the administration of these Laws. Our audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-95
… Purpose To notify the Unified Court System of the change in eligibility for payroll Deduction Code 300, MetLife Whole Life Insurance. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit SK represented by Local 1070 of District … 300 to allow members of Bargaining Unit SK to participate in a voluntary permanent life insurance program administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-95-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-certain