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Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and … and prior years’ findings confirmed by DOL during in 2013. Key Findings We identified 7,370 erroneous payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… and $6,487,932 to providers who billed at a higher paying CPT code for an E/M service than the service actually performed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementReview of Collecto, Inc
… is working with their Counsel’s Office and Collecto to review and amend the contract as necessary to eliminate the unclear terms. Key Recommendations Continue to ensure staff do not … work with counsel’s office to clarify ambiguous contract terms and amend the contract accordingly. Ensure future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… to determine (i) the extent to which the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) participates in the Statewide Offset … pay NYSIF premiums for workers compensation and disability insurance. If a policyholder stops making payments, NYSIF … were to determine i the extent to which the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF participates in the Statewide Offset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… being awarded and disbursed in an efficient manner to help meet the State's critical low-income housing needs. The audit … being awarded and disbursed in an efficient manner to help meet the States criti …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety defects may also be identified during inspections, and are classified as either "Yellow" or "Safety" Flag conditions. A Yellow Flag condition is defined … on these highway bridges. The Authority does not use the term "flag" for the defects identified during an inspection. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department … (NYPD) and the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) have effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit … To determine whether the New York City Police Department and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… private transportation firms, as well as reimbursed taxi services. Transit negotiated a contract with GCS, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… homeless, unaccompanied youths. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) oversees a network of supports … RHY programs do not operate in those counties. Every county, regardless of whether it receives OCFS funding, is … for the provision of services and the allocation of resources, including RHY. OCFS is responsible for reviewing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … Selected Financial Operations (Report 2019-S-69 ). About the Program In 1934, the New York State Legislature enacted … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … no cost to physicians and public health clinics enrolled in the VFC Program. Because the federal government purchases … fee for administering the vaccines. For children enrolled in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Requirements to … and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … of October 29, 2020, of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report. Key Finding RGRTA officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… at SUNY schools. We found the Research Foundation retained ownership rights for 94 percent of all IP disclosures from … through March 12, 2019; made decisions about retaining ownership rights for disclosed IP within the applicable time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card … graduate degree programs to over a half million students in a single integrated system. CUNY’s Central Office is responsible for issuing various CUNY-wide policies in areas such as academic affairs, legal and compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. As part of the MTA’s East Side Access Project (ESA), it constructed a new yard and shop facility at Arch Street in Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line Hunters Point Ave. Station. This facility was designed to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Plaza made total vendor payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million was for services such as mortgage payments, … and utilities. Our audit focused on the remaining $10.7 million, consisting of approximately $6.1 million in contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… provider annually, using a “Nutrition Assessment Tool” checklist to assess food safety, cleanliness, and nutrition. … were again detected in 2020. These included roach/vermin activity and failure to prevent food contamination. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of … timing, and maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections with and without traffic signals. DOT receives intersection study requests from various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. However, the … State. According to the Plan, the loss of managed honey bee colonies in the State exceeded 50% and some commercial … contact information of the individual(s) responsible for the care of the honey bees, and whether they intend to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-follow