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Opinion 2000-7
… with a corporation for snow plowing and lawn maintenance service under the following circumstances. The commissioner … with a corporation for snow plowing and lawn maintenance service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (2009-S-56). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on September 9, … of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings OGS officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on February 28, … as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… infrastructure problems are likely to remain unaddressed for an extended period of time. Key Findings We found Parks … comprehensive, up-to-date listing of backlogged projects. For fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, Parks started or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followXIV.7 Monitoring Payments Made to Vendors – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES One important control in New York’s Statewide Financial System requires Business … Unit staff to verify all payments made are valid. To help in this monitoring process, we provide a Payee Listing report … Operations REV. 06/20/2012 … One important control in New Yorks Statewide Financial System requires Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv7-monitoring-payments-made-vendorsResources – Enhanced Reporting
… an Employee’s Data Before Submitting File Upload Upload an Enrollment File for New Hires Submit and Post an Enrollment File for New Hires and View New Hire Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/resourcesXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… project or account) Cost Threshold No (cost thresholds do not need to be considered for project creation) Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededTown of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Gorham (Town) officials made procurements in accordance … officials did not seek competition when procuring any of these vendors. Two of these vendors lacked written agreements detailing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… housing to middle-income families. The New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) … filled in the 120-day time frame, with 1,286 apartments taking, on average, 222 days to fill, including 214 that … 670 vacancies, 371 (55%) of which had been vacant for over 120 days, including 111 apartments vacant for over a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… the 35 percent energy reduction goals set forth in Executive Order 111. Key Findings We determined that OCFS has … of Interest Office of Mental Health: Compliance with Executive Order 111 Purchase of Renewable Energy (2008-S-80) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on May 28, 2014, determined whether the New York City Human Resources Administration’s (HRA) public … also determined that changes were necessary to reduce the number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… 11 recommendations included in our initial report, Access-A-Ride Accident Claims ( 2012-S-12 ). Background Our initial … determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service … Division and carriers, we found that for the most part, AAR and the carriers were in compliance with federal …
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)
… Department of Financial Services. On December 10, 2015, William Davis, former owner Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded … in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was sentenced on February 9, 2016 and made … we did not test, and formally assess the conduct of William Davis. Key Finding United officials made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyForensic 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)
… were used to certify drivers. Key Finding MTA officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followSuspicious 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
… determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its … subdivisions of the State. Key Findings The Board has adequate procedures in place ensure that it accurately … Audits/Reports of Interest Workers’ Compensation Board: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Reporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Reporting of Billboard Income ( … Property Income Expense Statement (RPIE) billboard income. In addition, Finance was not doing enough to identify and … income estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1291
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2014. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan Effective Date(s) … “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1291-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2014