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DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … also found weak controls over who could access and buy the hazardous materials as well as poor accounting of … of the report’s findings and conclusions. SUNY’s response is included in the final audit. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… Sound cash management assures that investments are optimized for … We strongly recommend the following best practices for cash management. Actively Monitor Cash Flow Improving cash management starts with building an … Revenue Enhancement Ideas Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… March 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept payments, … for Services at the Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center (2007-S-72) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Excessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits … Determine the extent of implementation of 3 recommendations incld in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-followMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). Background … which was issued on December 9, 2010, examined whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed … reserve days were appropriate, and if not, to what extent nursing home claims exceeded the bed reserve day limits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were … with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… The village of Hamburg’s recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and … The village of Hamburgs recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State’s Division of Cemeteries sufficiently … of January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2017. Background The Department of State’s (Department) Division of Cemeteries (Division) oversees the … To determine if the Department of States Division of Cemeteries sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its Supportive Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) by ensuring that contracted services … through the end of our fieldwork. Background OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its contract … 22, 2015. Background The mission of OMH is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. OMH operates … Center for Urban Community Services (2014-N-5) Office of Mental Health: Sky Light Center Inc. - Supported Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by Starting Point Services for Children (Starting Point) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly documented, program related, and allowable … included all expenses claimed on Starting Point’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and certain expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… 2014-S-5 ). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on January 5, 2015, determined that, for the … three recommendations, two were implemented and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… needs. The New York State Controlled Substances Act (Act) was enacted to combat the illegal use of controlled … by telephone or fax. Our initial audit report, which was issued on February 6, 2015, determined that, for the … six audit recommendations, five were implemented and one was partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Astor is reimbursed for preschool … fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Astor reported a total of $6.4 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR, of which $3.3 million was for the Preschool Special Class and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMilestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 110 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Milestone based on clinical … and properly documented. SED reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Milestone based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/17/milestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for the period April 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … or indicate the selection basis, such as using requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring professional services. … four vendors totaled $260,987 during our audit period for: legal services ($131,257), insurance ($73,699), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… December 31, 2014. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept payments, … for Services at the Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center ( 2007-S-72) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsWhitestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Whitestone School for Child Development (Whitestone) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and … Manual (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed for the fiscal year 2012-13 and certain expenses for the two … the Consolidated Fiscal Reports of the Whitestone School for Child Development were calculated pr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/whitestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims for recipients who were transferred between merged or consolidated hospitals and … responsibilities include establishing Medicaid policies for reimbursing hospitals and other health care providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s contract … Albany County. The School’s current charter was issued in November 2009, and oversight of operations is provided by a … Charter Schools Institute. Key Recommendations Determine what services will be contracted out and which of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301