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Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… $1.1 million in improper episodic payments to home health care providers; $845,824 in overpayments for newborn claims … for inpatient, durable medical equipment, clinic, child care, and transportation services; $160,759 in overpayments … claim that was billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; and $25,354 in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to the administration of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the … The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers Compensation Board Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014Statewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… with any local laws or policies that could impact licensing in specific communities, including “on premises” … distribution, and retail sale of all alcoholic beverages. A three-member Board of Commissioners oversees the … they are in compliance with the ABC Law. When a licensee is non-compliant, the Authority can impose a fine on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report: Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, issued … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation in our initial audit report, New York … We found that the sampled SBHCs did not follow Department of Health (DOH) inventory control regulations for medications … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls … prior to their certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether casework … including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway … To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… The Action of Z12 will automatically default on the Description page. If applicable, enter Pool ID changes on the … a row will be automatically inserted on the incumbent’s Job Data record when the position is saved. The following … number of incumbents examined for update, those for whom Job updating was bypassed, those for whom Job updates failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012Westchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the … by using a fictitious company," said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to my ongoing … for a fee for estate administrators like PARISI based on a percentage of the value of the estate's assets. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleState Agencies Bulletin No. 734
… Purpose To inform the Department of Environmental Conservation of the procedure to return employees in the titles of Forest Ranger 1, 2 and 3 … To inform the Department of Environmental Conservation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/734-return-certain-arbitration-eligible-employees-bargaining-units-31-and-61Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report … Part B, which provides supplementary medical insurance for a broad range of outpatient medical services, physicians’ fees, and medical supplies. For individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal ( 2010-S-48 ). Background Our initial report, … its real property holdings to identify properties for sale or disposal. We identified 18 potential surplus … value of $7.1 million that may no longer have been needed for transportation purposes and could have been disposed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions … care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s “level of care” on a … overpayments. The overpayments occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). Background Our … Transportation (Department) was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of our audit, the Department was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they might injure or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, 2010, we reported the results of our audit of … Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws relating to ethics and procurement. In that … same favored vendors were awarded millions of dollars in State business each year, most of which was procured in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… abatement program. We also determined the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay … and notify public authorities that have assessable public works contracts to ensure that they remit proper payments to … overdue notices at specific intervals, thereby allowing property owners more time to make boiler inspection fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followDairy Inspections
… who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance with applicable … 6,000 inspections at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,575 contracts for state … million, primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. More information on these contracts and … . Major Contracts Approved Division of the Budget $21 million with McKinsey & Company, Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-payments