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Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… deductibles and coinsurance). Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) receive enhanced reimbursements from Medicaid … FQHCs are “safety net” providers, such as community health centers and public housing centers, that provide medical services to underserved areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report Improper Payments Related to the Medicare BuyIn Program 2010S
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followManagement and Control of Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of … lacked assurance that overtime was used only when it was in the best interest of HHC. Moreover, we found indications that overtime was often used when it was not in the best interest of HHC, as employees responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/management-and-control-overtime-costs-followViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws … from favored vendors. For example, Mr. Dean and his staff solicited donations from certain vendors for annual picnics and parties, which resulted in his staff improperly attending these events free of charge. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (2010-S-70) . Background Our initial report, … the recommendation made in our initial report Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followDairy Inspections
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets … July 21, 2014. Background The Department’s mission is to foster a competitive food and agriculture industry that … private contractors who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place … which direct that the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ascertain the annual amount of expenses … March 31, 2014. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… 2010-S-17). Background Our initial audit report, issued on September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to nursing homes were properly reduced by Medicaid recipients' net … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle s (Report … Environmental Conservation: Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (2008-S-65) … in our initial audit report Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 … Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital … of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to identify potential inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance with applicable … To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Office is in compliance with applicable fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth … claims amounting to $1.8 million, out of $3.2 million in contract payments, to determine if the claims were … fraudulent transactions to an inactive Board of Directors. In addition, we found no evidence that there were any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of fostering and promoting temperance in their consumption and respect for and obedience to law. The ABC Law gives the Authority the … power to issue licenses and permits for the manufacture, wholesale distribution, and retail sale of all alcoholic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to the administration of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the … The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers Compensation Board Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). About the Program The Division of Military and Naval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia, and the New … York Guard. Its mission is to provide fully capable land, air, and naval military forces and facilities executing global missions across unified air and land operations in support of our communities, State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… 2.3 million children are transported to school daily across the State, with one third riding School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… with private firms to serve as the construction manager (term contracts). Parks currently has 10 active CM term contracts with private firms totaling $24.6 million for … with DASNY that could have been avoided if it had used a term contract. Furthermore, we found Parks officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is responsible for developing regulations and providing … the use of telemental health (TMH). TMH is a voluntary treatment method that makes use of two-way, real-time … initial audit report, which was issued in June 2021 and covered the period from January 2016 through February 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-follow