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DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… was built decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement, but … its Ten-Year State of New York Statewide Capital Plan in June 2013. DiNapoli said the plan provides a broader, more … capital spending across the state. It includes spending in the State Capital Plan as well as for a number of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… Overdose deaths related to heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, … for which data are available. “Heroin and prescription opioid addiction often come with disastrous consequences, … have taken important steps to reduce heroin and opioid abuse, the costs associated with this epidemic are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to low-income New Yorkers or to those who … The state Department of Health made $965 million in payments to providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Louisville , Town of Princetown and the Town of Virgil . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … an annual audit of the clerk’s records and reports. In addition, the duties related to billings, collections and … not audit and approve any claims during the audit period. In addition, the clerk did not provide the board with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing … Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid … a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2177
… Employees: Interest arbitration ineligible employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) – BU21 who meet the … and Maintenance Allowance can be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/14/2023 or … 18L, paychecks dated 12/20/2023. The payment is made in a separate check and there will be no direct deposit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2177-2023-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-137
… Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees: Employees in the Rent Regulations Services Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. … Background: Pursuant to the side letter contained in the 2021-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-137-2024-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… 2,630,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State. Key Findings The Department has taken steps to address chronic absenteeism in New York school districts, by encouraging school personnel … identified discrepancies between student attendance data in the Department’s system and data provided by individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… all employees new to their positions and is conducted both in the classroom and in various train yards. Training for Conductors and Engineers … alongside a permanent employee to use the skills taught in class. Induction Training also includes quizzes, tests, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0Selected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… of New York (CUNY) is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. More … education students are enrolled at campuses located in New York City. CUNY’s Central Office provides … of tuition and fees and financial aid refund checks in 2012. The centralized process is a component of CUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care … in a Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plan is mandatory for Medicaid recipients who have both Medicaid and Medicare, … and who need community-based long term care services for more than 120 days. The Partial Capitation Plan (Plan), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care-partial-capitationResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was January 1, 2014 … total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New York City’s 311 system. According to the World … of this audit, which pertains to construction noise in New York City, DEP and DOB are the agencies primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… 5, 2015. Background CUNY is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 constituent colleges, … and professional education students. Lehman, located in the Bronx, New York, is one of CUNY’s 11 senior colleges, … active or closed bank accounts, including 14 at Lehman. In addition, Lehman-affiliated entities also had nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsSubway Wait Assessment
… three shuttle lines). From the original 28 stations built in Manhattan and opened on October 27, 1904, the subway … ability of Transit to provide evenly spaced subway service in conformance with the headways (time between trains) in the official schedule. The assessment determines the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentControls Over Revocable Consents
… streets and sidewalks. To obtain this right, the property owner must file a petition for the revocable consent with … required security deposits and certificates of liability insurance from the petitioner. Consents must also be approved … determine whether they require a consent, and notify the owner, where appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/23/controls-over-revocable-consentsSteppingStone Day School, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… full-day Special Class and full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting programs. During the two fiscal … request a late-pickup day care service up until 5:00 p.m. In contrast, SteppingStone operated the SED preschool … 582 students with disabilities at its two locations: one in Queens and the other in the Bronx. The DOE refers students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/steppingstone-day-school-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC … to promote the safety of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and … operations. Key Findings DOB needs to be more proactive in ensuring that owners and other responsible parties comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… and rehabilitation of approximately 31,000 individuals in its custody at 44 facilities throughout the State. The … an account created on the Provider’s website. Individuals in specialty populations are allowed limited access to two … tablet shall be returned to the Provider, as outlined in Department Directives. Facility employees are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and … that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The … through September 2021. About the Program DOT’s mission is to ensure its customers – those who live, work, and travel … of the Judiciary and State Legislature. Under FOIL, DOT is required to make all eligible records available for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements