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United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. (Long Island Spine), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists PC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC (Long Island Laparoscopic), a non-participating provider … To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery PLLC waived Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
… aid for special education students who received services in summer placements. Key Findings District officials did … aid for special education students who received services in summer placements. As a result, as of June 30, 2023, the District had not claimed $55,771 in State aid to which it was entitled, of which $52,640 would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/02/willsboro-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-119Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… June 30, 2014. Background The Town of Boonville is located in Oneida County, has a population of approximately 4,600 … audit process. A Board member has a prohibited interest in Town contracts. Key Recommendations Ensure that deliberate and thorough audits are conducted and that each claim approved is properly supported by original invoices, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-703
… bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of the new arrears deduction codes for NYCTRS and provide instructions to enter employee … Before Tax) and 647 (NYT Prior Service After Tax) in PayServ. Agency Actions Agencies will receive notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-703-new-retirement-arrears-deduction-codes-members-new-yorkTown of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… reviewed, totaling $783,400, the Supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice. The Board did not ensure that procurements of … the Town’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… supporting documentation, before authorizing them for payment. Approve all claims before submitting them to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175I.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… SYSTEM HELP DESK The SFS Help Desk is the central point-of-contact for system-related questions and problems of a technical nature for SFS users. The SFS Help Desk will provide first-call, timely resolution of system problems and manage issue escalation. The SFS Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-informationJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… competition for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 service providers reviewed without seeking … for lawn care services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Surveillance (Division). The Division also acts as an agent for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… Check Guidance: A vendor may request New York State reissue a check because the check was stolen and cashed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksDutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… ensured that contracted vendors provided services in accordance with contract terms, and that payments were … certain services with contracted vendors were provided in accordance with contract terms and payments were … budget reports detailing services rendered were provided in accordance with contract terms. In addition, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole … paying them for services that never occurred. My office will not relent in its commitment to rooting out corruption. … and, like him, I feel that this case is an anomaly and does not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeOpinion 91-32
… to such operation. You ask whether, in view of the gift prohibition of article VIII, §1 of the State … if in furtherance of a public purpose, will violate the gift and loan provision of the Constitution unless there is … of sites for landfills, it may not be accomplished by a gift made in violation of article VIII, §1 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… or enforce adequate bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. Establish adequate controls to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Chateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, 2024. District officials did not … homeless eligibility list and submit eligible claims for reimbursement in a timely manner. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidOpinion 90-49
… language meant that supervisors were entitled only to a pro rated per diem for anything less than a full day's work. … performance of a full day's work, nor may it be reduced pro rata to reflect that portion of a day spent in service. … trivial or inappreciable. There is no authority for a pro ration of the per diem compensation under section 214 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49DiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33-month period from prescription … from drug companies,” DiNapoli said. “DOH must be diligent in its pursuit of rebates and do all it can to save money. … These actions should greatly benefit New York taxpayers.” In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2131
… for processing the 2022-2023 Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees: Employees in … with peace officer status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an … Dates: The 2022-2023 Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment can be submitted beginning in Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2131-2022-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safety