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Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses … recipients according to their diagnosis and severity of illness, which provides the basis for calculating the … presence in a facility. Key Findings We found that a lack of Department guidance to assist hospitals in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsOverpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1234
… make the LLS payment after the employee completes six (6) full pay periods in the lower grade using the same effective … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add … Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 03/31/13 receive the full LLS payment amount based on the employee’s increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1234-april-2013-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1850
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … 2020 PEF Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1850-september-2020-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-andOpinion 90-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (increase in their number) EDUCATION LAW, … Although the town board appoints the trustees of a public library, the trustees are empowered to increase their number, … reply to your letter concerning the appointment of public library trustees. You state that a town public library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … in New York State. The statewide employment rate of working-age adults with a disability was 31% compared to … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… summonses are not entered into judgment is out-of-state plates. DOF’s Collections Division is responsible for … due for summonses issued to vehicles with diplomatic plates; and many summonses were dismissed as defective due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… a Member of the New York State Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … S. Hartunian said: “It is a sad day when an elected official is sentenced to imprisonment, but it is a serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsWyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected County financial management activities for the period January 1, 2013 through April 15, 2015. Background Wyoming County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 42,000. The County is governed by a 16-member Board of Supervisors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Sullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the County provided adequate oversite of the collection and expenditure of the occupancy tax for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61Newark Housing Authority – Information Technology (2017M-282)
… was to determine whether the Board and Authority officials have established policies and procedures to adequately safeguard information technology (IT) assets for the period April 1, 2015 through August 22, 2017. Background The Newark Housing Authority is located in the Village of Newark in Wayne County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/03/30/newark-housing-authority-information-technology-2017m-282Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review online banking transactions and … January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Town of Hartford located in Washington County and has a population … Town of Hartford Online Banking and Information Security 2016M385 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hartford-online-banking-and-information-security-2016m-385Rye Neck Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-280)
… safeguarded sensitive data stored on District computer systems for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … training to protect District assets. Key Recommendations Inventory and classify by security level all PPSI maintained on District computer systems. Ensure that employees receive formal IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-280State Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide … are affected. Background: Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of … an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective 11/01/2025, the Holiday Bonus Payment must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-753
… by DC37, Local 2054 in Bargaining Units SF, TK, and TY. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 2054 in Bargaining Units SF, TK, and TY are affected. Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted … by DC37 Local 2054 in Bargaining Units SF TK and TY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-753-district-council-37-dc37-local-2054-dues-increaseLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program Report 2018S48
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… RRP) to ensure they meet requirements; and whether HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner … the Programs HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable … housing crisis caused by the pandemic escalated the need for programs that provide housing stability. As such, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingHalf Hollow Hills Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-33)
Determine whether Half Hollow Hills Central School District (District) officials appropriately tracked, inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) equipment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/half-hollow-hills-central-school-district-2024-33.pdfTown of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)
Determine whether the Town Board (Board) ensured the Town of Wolcott’s (Town) information technology (IT) assets were adequately safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/wolcott-2020-126.pdfLiverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
Determine whether the District effectively managed hardware and software inventory to ensure that information technology (IT) assets are safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/liverpool-2020-59.pdf