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Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL approved in 2015; and (ii) prior year payments related to those 2015 … duplicate payments; and (iii) out of country indicators in the claimants’ log file to the DOL payment file to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Special … – Evaluations (Report 2017-N-3 ). About the Program In New York State, the Regulations of the Commissioner of … Program (IEP) development, and placement of students in special education. The New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations-followArtificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate governance … of unwanted, and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using … have identified key risks and created processes to address those risks. Other agencies have not created any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Telemental Health Services (Report 2020-S-16 ). About the Program The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is responsible for developing regulations and … 31 of the Mental Hygiene Law with the delivery of mental health services, including the use of telemental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followOpinion 95-1
… and Employees (municipality's responsibility to pay health care costs) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (municipality's responsibility to pay health care cost of urban renewal agency employees) MUNICIPAL … Duties (contribution to urban renewal agency for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§503-a, 554: A city is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 89-17
… DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish fund to pay tax certiorari claims) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … for school district to establish reserve fund to pay certiorari claims) EDUCATION LAW, §3651: A school … to a court order determining the amount of a judgment or claim. At the time the opinion was rendered, subdivisions (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… The objective of our initial audit report, issued on September 1, 2022, was to determine whether DOB adequately … after the issuance of this report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for … for transfers and discharges are different and may result in lower payments for transfers. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… including 67,308 original applications and 98,602 renewal applications. According to the Division, there were a … where security guards were no longer active. Lastly, 24 renewal applications had not been received within the defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… for people with disabilities. The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office … system. NYESS benefits include centralizing employment service/support information, improving coordination of … are responsible for licensing or contracting with providers for employment-related supports and services. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Report 2020-S-51 ). About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost 19 … in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State’s forest resources. Our audit covered tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… estimates are not realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the … reduce its assessment. The City has likely underestimated police overtime costs by as much as $2 million, employee … instead of using debt. Review the estimates for police overtime, employee retirement, health and dental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… home recipients have income from Social Security, pensions and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home … (county social service offices throughout the State and the Human Resources Administration in New York City) are … homes about $42 million due to system flaws within eMedNY and because localities did not update NAMI in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Report 2008-S-48). Background Our initial … on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also examined whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… made the State's testing process questionable on engines manufactured after 1996. Key Finding DEC officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-767
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE. … is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-767-new-york-state-nurses-association-nysna-dues-increaseCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… and $698.2 million for the City. The 2023-24 budget is $52.1 million more than the City’s budget for 2022-23, an … settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge … agreements are reached. The City’s contingency reserve is less than 1 percent of the City’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… You will receive a notification through Retirement Online to fill out the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave … members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in the pension … please submit the settlement agreement/court documents to NYSLRS Employer Reporting for review. If the payment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-payments