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Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial report, Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (2014-S-29). Background Our … three recommendations included in our initial report Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program 2014S29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-followAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… repairs. We found that HPD does not verify the accuracy of building owner affidavits submitted to support their Program … of dollars in revenue. We also found that many significant building violations and agreed-upon repairs go unaddressed by … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Office administers many important programs that assist the State’s low-income residents and provides leadership, … seeks to meet critical transitional housing needs of the State’s homeless population – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while guiding them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followImproper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments to a Physical … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled. Individuals enrolled in both programs are commonly referred to as “dual-eligible.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The … medical care. For example, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth … potential overpayments for similar claims that had a high risk of not meeting the billing requirements for low birth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … We found NYDOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or NYDOL procedures resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… of care, which caused overpayments of $412,737; Claims for childcare services while the recipient was hospitalized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011
… of Health (Department) administers the State's Medicaid program. The Department's eMedNY computer system processes … certain clinic services, physician-administered drugs, and vision care. Auditors recouped about $7.5 million of these … Auditors also found 21 providers in the Medicaid program who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2011-through-september-30-2011Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2013 Through September 30, 2013
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2013, eMedNY processed about 188 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $25 billion. The claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2013-through-september-30-2013MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… subject to Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law which requires that bus drivers meet certain … location. If testing is needed, after regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., an employee, regardless of … or as little as $86.28 at a depot that paid for three hours at regular pay. We determined that employees were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centersCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… and collecting appropriate fees from petroleum storage facilities. Facilities with a total petroleum storage capacity of less than 400,000 gallons are registered as Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) facilities, and must pay the Department a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2013 Through March 31, 2014
… improper payments for duplicate billings and hospital, clinic, transportation, and eye care services. By the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/21/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2013-through-march-31-2014Housing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to … companies to provide disabled veterans with a preference in the admission to Mitchell-Lama housing developments. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York State Controlled Substances Act, which … the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… plant that converts methane, a by-product of waste, into electricity. In addition, DANC administers several … for various purposes, including affordable housing, business development, and tourism enhancements. The … could improve its operations, specifically in terms of procurement reporting and determining reasonable cost. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… portion of the Migrant Education Tutorial Services (METS) faced challenges obtaining migrant student performance … develop methods to provide evaluation results at both the METS level and Program-wide to monitor performance against … to facilitate the timely exchange of information between METS and school districts. Key Finding Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Payments for Controlled … pharmacies $1,183,601 for 13,705 fee-for-service claims in which quantities of controlled substances exceeded the … 3,323 managed care claims for controlled substances in which the quantities dispensed exceeded the limits set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… the public make informed decisions when choosing a college for educational or employment purposes. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-follow