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Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… through Local Departments of Social Services or the NY State of Health (the State’s online health insurance … care. We issued our initial audit report on September 17, 2020. The audit objective was to determine if improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… The Office of Victim Services’ (OVS) mission is to provide compensation to innocent victims of crime and their families … Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims. OVS also … generally ensured that its expenditures for crime victim compensation claims, VAP grants, and FRE claims were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… covered the period July 2016 through June 2021. About the Program The Department administers the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for … allows for a significant cost avoidance for the Medicaid program. Local Departments of Social Services (Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… Spending in recent years has been driven by school aid and Medicaid; the two are forecasted to account for over 50% of … reflect higher economic and employment growth in 2024. For 2025, DOB now projects stronger employment gains both … them to the Executive’s discretion, and adhere to a schedule of deposits to help grow the Retiree Health Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planFinancial Toolkit for Local Officials
… Budgeting in Future Years Cash Flow Management Strategies … Local government and school district leaders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/financial-toolkitPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … comorbidities and immune dysfunction; are more susceptible to infectious diseases; and are at greater risk for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followImproper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper … between Medicaid and the Essential Plan, resulting in DOH-authorized periods of overlapping coverage. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planOversight of Shelter Placements
… Services is effectively placing clients into shelters or facilities that have the necessary services and … permanent housing. During the intake/assessment process, clinical providers conduct a comprehensive medical … other factors. DHS does not fully utilize available client data, such as diagnoses, shelter incidents, non-compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsOversight of Complaint Activity
… Within the Department, the Office of Consumer Services (OCS) monitors the number and types of complaints received against all utilities operating in the State. OCS’s purpose is to ensure that utilities fulfill their … the Commission may file a complaint with the Commission. OCS utilizes a complaint database to record and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… formerly known as sabbaticals, are awarded such leaves for authorized purposes and are in compliance with all … of their leave and must serve in the employ of CUNY for at least one year upon their return. Six of CUNY's 11 … realized. One instructor did not remain in CUNY's employ for the required 12-month period upon her return from leave. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesManagement of Energy Consumption
… could have saved approximately $930,000 in energy costs for 2010. Key Recommendations Develop and implement a plan to reduce energy consumption. Retain energy usage data for all OCFS facilities so reduction achievements can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionManagement of Internal Controls
… rules and regulations. Background FRMC is a private, not-for-profit real estate holding corporation. Its mission is to … elected by unanimous vote of the other Board members. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the FRMC reported … The FRMC Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990 for 2010 omitted the required disclosure of business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsProtection of Child Performers
… Department’s Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and … NYCRR establish certain responsibilities and requirements for parents/guardians and employers to protect child … 2016, the Comptroller had received over $640,000 in trust for more than 5,600 child performers. The Department has used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… resulting in: the consolidation of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the … during our audit scope and a reduction of 434,266 square feet. However, we also found: We could not determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceXII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to … who were not properly licensed or did not meet contract requirements at the time the services were performed. Process … Department of State is responsible for the licensure, registration and/or regulation of many other professions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOversight of Passenger Safety
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) ensures that … OPWDD drivers repeatedly failed to obey traffic rules, many vehicles assigned to transport OPWDD’s vulnerable … OPWDD has not provided the DDSOs with guidance on how to address the payment and recoupment of fines, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the … that this key control activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to establish a position with claims auditing responsibilities, many have found it to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorProcurement Opportunities
… to access all associated procurement documents. For procurements labeled CLOSED , the due date for bids or proposals has passed and further submissions will … 06/17/25 IFB0001 07/23/25 Disaster Recovery Services for the Printing, Sorting and Mailing of Payroll Checks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurementDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of … from State Operating Funds will not exceed 2 percent. For the first time since DOB started using this presentation … to increase 2 percent this year, but after adjusting for timing of certain payments, the report estimates such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gaps