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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (UHC): Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (2015-F-23) An audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s … the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled. Under Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare … month to companies offering Medicare Advantage plans, and plans reimburse health care providers directly for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, … on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a … over $11 million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… in 10-month public and summer placements. As a result, as of April 30, 2023, the District will not benefit from $28,832 … claimed and had not claimed an additional $224,976 in aid, of which $195,844 would have already been received if claimed … eligible special education students. Provide oversight of the officials who prepared and submitted State aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91State Agencies Bulletin No. 2189
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees: Members of Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91 are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2189-council-82-dues-increaseSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… life activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in … this accessibility requirement. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be … accessibility because there was no option to format text for visually impaired people. Key Findings We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… $1.4 million for hospital sitter services at Central NY DDSO, including $336,000 to Total Healthcare Staffing of … to the Tappan Zee Constructors LLC contract for the New NY Bridge including dispute resolution, increased … Genesee County Economic Development Center for the Western NY Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… employee’s taxable gross, and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Federal, State, and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … health benefits plan for NYSHIP, providing coverage to about 1.1 million members. NYSHIP offers several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 10 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and … of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to 6 weeks in July and August. The Department contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followTeacher Days Worked Calculator
… Use the Teacher Days Worked Calculator to determine the total number of days worked in an … and Bargaining Agreements for additional information. Calculator Instructions Enter the first date of work and the … total number of days worked, select Total . … Use this calculator to determine the total number of days worked in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/teacher-days-worked-calculatorState Agencies Bulletin No. 2045
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2022 CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing … upon the return from leave. Agency Actions Employee Reimbursement Distribution Method If an employee provides … to individual employees and submit one journal entry reimbursement for all affected employees using the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2045-2022-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in … District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions in … and student information applications. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) … 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followMount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Mount … not support that they periodically sought competition for purchases totaling $478,613. In particular, officials did … the purchasing policies to include sufficient guidelines for the procurement of professional services. Periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86State Agencies Bulletin No. 1071
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the Yonkers resident personal income tax … dated on or after May 1, 2011. Since the surcharge rate change occurred in May but the liability is for the full year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1071-yonkers-resident-tax-withholding-rate-changeOpinion 92-24
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … to designate an official newspaper, but if it elects to do so the board must follow the order of selection set forth in Town Law, §64(11). You ask whether a town may designate as its official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… the associated costs because there was no central source for this information. Our initial report, covering the period … had reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. The audit found that OGS had … been limited in its efforts to consolidate warehouse space for cost-saving opportunities. Despite this, OGS was able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-781
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … in Bargaining Unit TM are affected. Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted provisions of the Constitution of the … members of DC37, Local 983, shall be changed from $48.36 to $49.36. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-781-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increase