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City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… by law. These events included chowder sales, food and beer tents at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and … purchasing policy. We tested 24 claims totaling $41,600 from nine vendors who provided the City with materials and … of the fire company. For fundraisers involving the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… or written quotes for purchases, or verify that that the prices charged to the Town were appropriate government contract prices, before claims were approved for payment. Of 25 claims … of Minnesota. However, the documentation provided by the Highway Superintendent for these purchases did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program covers medically necessary … ensure terminated drugs will not be dispensed or paid for, CMS requires state Medicaid programs to reject these claims … was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to CMS guidelines, the Department maintains drug termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… 20, 2019, Health and Hospitals employed 9,420 direct hire nurses throughout its health care system and as of December 23, 2019, 814 temporary nurses. As a condition of their hiring, Health and … with its policies for the screening of its direct hire and temporary nurses, it had not taken action to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by … drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s … Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, as well as prescription drugs. When these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue
… million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/17/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenueTown of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water district operations for the period March 1, 2012 … do not have written procedures for reconciling the water produced by the Town’s water system, as indicated by the master meter readings, with … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water district operations for the period March 1 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
Town of Bangor Board Oversight 2012M193
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. … include the general fund, highway fund and water fund. For the 2012 fiscal year, expenditures from those funds … revenues, expenditures and fund balance available for appropriation. Develop long-term financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… Town Clerk and Supervisor’s bookkeeper are not performed by the same individual. Annually audit or contract for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… feet by December 31, 2016, as required. Furthermore, only 6 of 159 total planned submeters were connected to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate persons … Bridge and Highway Safety Program, the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… in the 2014 budget, which would result in an unplanned decline in fund balance. Town officials did not include a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… prepare an IT contingency plan will vary depending on the size and sophistication of your organization’s computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the recommendation made in our audit report, United … about 1.1 million members. The New York State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracted with United … discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the Department. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… ensures that safety and security equipment, such as cameras and Help Point Intercoms, are working, tested, … security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and observation of the cameras’ input on monitors off … develop a preventive maintenance program once all the HPIs have been installed, which is estimated to be in mid-2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2018, eMedNY processed over 184 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $31 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2017-through-march-31-2018Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, … solely to the prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud and abuse. State oversight of MCOs must ensure that only eligible health care providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-followWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… ensure payments are used as intended and whether program contractors accurately report performance outcomes, including … eligible public or private not-for-profit organizations (contractors) to implement them. Contractors work with third parties (e.g., local businesses) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs