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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)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority did not provide documentation … work force of the Port Authority, but are not disclosed in the count of personnel necessary to accomplish the Port …
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)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Claims Processing … providers, were accurately processed, and resulted in correct provider payments. We identified five reportable … system. The remaining four reportable conditions resulted in overpayments of approximately $1.2 million. Key Finding …
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)
… established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). … ensure it was receiving fair compensation for use of its facilities by Columbia personnel. In addition, the Institute …
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)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … Rebate Program, which allows states to recover a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug costs by obtaining … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). Background … rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C. Under Medicare Part C, managed care plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7, 2014 of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Oversight of Grants (2009-S-78). Background Our initial report, issued … To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7 2014 of the eight …
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)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected … Empire processes and pays 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/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each market order. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 … is established to assist the industry in achieving a variety of objectives, including product promotion, … written guidelines for expenses deemed necessary for NYAA’s performance under its contract, including travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Collection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Medicaid Accounts … for affiliated providers and that the Department acts in a timely manner to routinely refer appropriate accounts … Medicaid Inspector General officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four … Disabilities Office was in compliance with applicable fire prevention safety and control requir …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… (Department) properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection … provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of … require railroad bridge inspections to be conducted in accordance with formal bridge management plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… will be built into vouchers with an Entry Status of Recycle. Each day, agencies should review the report titled … on a regular basis. Agencies should delete vouchers in Recycle status when the vendor failed to submit a proper … not due and owing to the vendor. Correcting Vouchers in Recycle Status When a voucher is built in Recycle status and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Facility Planning Bureau Project Review ( 2018-S-2 ). About the Program The … established by the Department’s Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau), and, upon completion of review, issues building … 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-followSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature in 1965. There are six agencies of … Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New York City Transit (Transit), and MTA Bus Company (MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the Program … and development agency. As a part of its mission to promote quality and affordability of housing, HPD works to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program … the methodology used by Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. The audit, which covered the period … in methodology used by Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Key Findings DSNY did not make progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 130,000 New Yorkers with developmental … to OPWDD, as of February 2021, these four DDSOs had a fleet of about 455 vehicles. About 134 of the 455 vehicles … used only for official State business, and OPWDD’s Fleet Management Policy (Policy) requires that a vehicle use log …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… Hospital at Community Campus), and over 80 outpatient clinics and other centers. Based on information provided by …
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)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Out-of-Network Providers … improvements. Key Finding United officials made progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit. In particular, United saved the Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-services