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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1291
To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1291-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2014Outstanding Violations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Outstanding Violations (Report … (Department) managers did not have effective systems in place to ensure hazardous violations were resolved … of September 9, 2014, of the four recommendations included in our initial report. Key Finding The Department has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/15/outstanding-violations-followOpinion 98-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … section 800(3) of the General Municipal Law, a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Special 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… Information for members about 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oMedicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Follow-Up)
… To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … of implementation, as of September 30, 2012, of the two recommendations included in our initial report. Key Finding … the recovery of $1,309,960. Of the two prior audit recommendations, both have been implemented. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-overpayments-out-state-ambulatory-surgery-services-followMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, … prior approvals. Our initial audit report contained recommendations for the Department to recover improper … further actions are still needed. Of the four prior audit recommendations, two were implemented and two were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely manner. Our audit period includes tenant-initiated complaints received between January 1, 2010 and December 31, … According to Office records, it received 19,653 tenant complaints during the audit period, of which 17,716 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Purpose To determine whether selected State University of New York (SUNY) schools are in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and whether SUNY … To determine whether selected State University of New York schools are in compliance with Payment Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsOpinion 2001-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN ASSESSOR -- Compensation (fixed amount … duties and an additional hourly rate for duties performed in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, the duties to be performed for the fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 2000-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … district) -- Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is secretary/treasurer and stockholder of company performing … of section 802 provides an exception in those instances where an interest is prohibited solely by reason of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… (2012-S-29). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 6, 2012, examined whether the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (Parks) was … and repairing any hazardous conditions identified. We found staff were actively involved in inspecting facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest MTA- Metro-North: Forensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers … of 6 recommendations included in our intl report Forensic Audit of Select Payroll Overtime Practices Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… 13, 2013, determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers we sampled met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. However, we found seven of the 142 drivers sampled did not meet the … officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, additional improvements are needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Report 2012-S-51). … Resources Administration’s (HRA) public assistance benefit eligibility assessment process complied with applicable … and consistent assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Access-A-Ride Accident Claims ( 2012-S-12 ). Background Our initial report, … recommendations included in our initial report AccessARide Accident Claims 2012S12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … determined that Davis Ethical likely fabricated nearly all of the improper claims. Davis Ethical processed many of the … Determine extent of implementation of 3 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySubway Wait Assessment (Follow-Up)
… to major structural and technology improvements. The goal for meeting the weekday wait assessment standard was 79.4 percent for 2013 and 80.7 percent. The actual results were 80.3 percent for 2013 and 78.8 percent for 2014. Key Finding We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/subway-wait-assessment-followTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP averaged 74.0 percent and weekend OTP averaged 81.2 percent. In late March 2015, … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid … unusual. Lawrence Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced at … was issued on April 4, 2013, identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent Medicaid claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… of the Plan. Empire processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-through