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Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for … to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s records, there was insufficient assurance that … also questioned whether medications Dr. Ahmad prescribed in connection with these services, which accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation as of May 20, 2013 of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Report 2006-S-61). Background The … To determine the extent of implementation as of May 20 2013 of the nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Cost Saving Opportunities on … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” Medicare … fee, or a rate between those two amounts approved by CMS. In New York, Medicaid pays 85% of dual-eligibles’ copayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Information … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information … through April 29, 2019. During our initial audit we found, in general, that ITS was monitoring IT services procured from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of … Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near … the Law’s requirements. Every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, must enroll in the Program, comply with its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration and Collection of … the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of … or conveyances of New York real property or interests in real property when the consideration exceeds $500, at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) … to by the Board, to ascertain the expenses it incurred in administering the Program for the three State Fiscal Years … 31, 2020. On average, the Board incurred $207 million in expenses, including about $6 million attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for … Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About the Program In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, … from drug manufacturers. The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, extended prescription drug rebates to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of January 2020, … sets to publish on Open Data (most recent data was added in 2016), and OGS has not consistently updated data already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Homeless Housing and Assistance … Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP), created in 1983 under the Social Services Law, provides funding for … Assistance Fund, HHAC provides State financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or loan guarantees to acquire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the … Law (Report 2021-S-19 ). About the Program Every year in the United States, millions of single-use and rechargeable … batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefits Advisement Services for … million working-age adults (ages 18–64) with disabilities in New York State in 2021. The employment rate of working-age people with … of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Benefits Advisement Services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities … was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during … goals, best practices, and reporting of adverse events in office-based surgery. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… Program According to the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS), in New York State, there were estimated to be over 1 … 18‒64) with a disability in the labor force. Further, ACS data shows that an estimated 25% of New Yorkers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and … the years, ESD has primarily tracked its programs using an in-house project tracking system as well as desktop applications. In November 2016, ESD’s Board of Directors approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of … the Division awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements, and that it assessed and … While we identified certain process deficiencies in the areas of monitoring and documentation that could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Prevailing Wage … of the prevailing wage law on Authority projects in the New York City area. The audit report concluded that … has made some progress addressing the issues identified in our original audit. Of the two prior audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Financial Oversight of the … age-appropriate activities that integrate what happens in the school day with less formal learning experiences and … active participation among children, youth, and parents in the design and delivery of activities. OCFS awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Facility Oversight and Timeliness of … patterns or trends, such as a significant increase in complaints at a specific facility or system-wide, in a timely manner. In addition, the Commission could improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals and … State employees. Effective Dates: The changes outlined in Budget Bulletins B-0300 (Rev) and B-0300A (Rev) are … with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees in each agency who have maintenance deductions. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-meals