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Medicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs several options for … those amounts established by the state and approved by CMS. In 2016, the New York State Legislature approved a plan … by CMS and enacted as New York State Social Services Law § 367-a, effective July 1, 2016. The number of Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsMount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key Findings … adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Officials … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of School Safety … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of School Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Report 2016-N-1 ). About the Program Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… and easily usable. The audit covered the period between February 1, 2013 and October 16, 2019. About the Program … As of December 6, 2019, the Department had published 18 data items on Open Data. Key Findings The Department has … ITS and make publicly available a complete catalogue and schedule of publishable State data for addition to Open Data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance (Follow-Up)
… to require more frequent TPHI updates. Also, OMIG had only recovered about $19 million of the improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-comprehensive-third-party-insurance-followOversight 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-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2019-20 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $628.5 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $590.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Services (FSS) are designed to help families care for a relative with a developmental disability at home. OPWDD … Network) to provide FSS in the New York City Metropolitan Area. OPWDD reimburses providers, based on actual program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity … for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … included curriculum and annual reporting requirements in 12 bias-related categories (e.g., race, sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1768
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security … the continued partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Affected Employees Employees … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1768-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… using the appropriate earnings code . The following types of payments may be made as a lump sum: Buy back Settlement … appropriate payments and adjustments. ** For a definition of overtime, visit the Overtime Compensation page. For information about overtime limits for members of Tiers 5 and 6, visit the Overtime Limits page . *** For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… state were not processed until after the contract start date. DiNapoli’s report showed that no progress has been made … state were not processed until after the contract start date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by … of tax forms. Diesel and motor fuel distributors must be registered with the Department to legally conduct petroleum … liability. As of June 2018, there were 1,658 businesses registered with the Department as distributors, retailers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003.1
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the process for updating and designating queries to be … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0031-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … of the Fiscal Agent Act (Chapter 488 of the Laws of 1976). The City’s 2020-21 budget totals $1.2 billion. The … overtime expenditures. Pay tax certiorari claims from annual appropriations instead of using debt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003
… PS Query migration is available. Agency Actions – Payroll Officers Payroll Officers must review this bulletin and distribute to … or verify [i.e., audit] significant portions of every payroll. _P2 : Medium priority; indicates the query is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-003-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… plan for NYSHIP. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates with … rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Hospitals may be entitled to additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … by State residents had more than doubled since 2014, the number of cases referred to counsel for further action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… SUNY officials have established controls over and complied with hazardous waste regulations that provide reasonable … and accounting for hazardous materials, compliance with legal requirements, and enforcement of restricted access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-follow