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Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… or medical appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) region, four local Developmental Disabilities Services … Offices (DDSOs) – Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island – … were assigned to the transportation offices of the four NYC DDSOs. Statewide policy requires vehicles be used only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… York, comprises four colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two locations (Upstate University Hospital and Upstate University Hospital at Community … 1,600 new hires, 1,000 separations, and 1,700 job changes. Our initial audit report, issued on September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… portion of the Empire Plan. Evaluation and Management (E/M) billing codes are divided into broad categories, such as … Within each category, there are different billing levels (e.g., level 1, 5-minute visit and level 5, 40-minute visit). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … 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/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 calendar year. Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Lockport City School District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Selected Performance Measures (Report 2018-S-18 ). About the Program … in 1965. There are six agencies of the MTA: Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Construction and Development, Metro-North … Certain measures are also reported on the Performance Metrics Dashboards on the MTA’s website and during public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followMembership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… in retirement Its important to understand how membership and enrollment works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed … must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s proposed budget … face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime funding for firefighters ($1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as the “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMonitoring 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 Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… The Authority’s mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and … gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and reduce customer energy bills. Governed by a 13-member Board, the … schedule established in October 2011 by the Public Service Commission for utility charges associated with its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect … responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the State Superfund … of possible responsible parties, and remediation of the site. Responsible parties are legally responsible for site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… have been reported. These incidents involved evacuations, road closures, a business closure, and other situations that left …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal … loss of life and financial loss,” DiNapoli said. “A major accident could impose not only tragic human costs, but loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 2003-5
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … department; and (ii) that the member did not cause such accident by his own willful negligence. A death benefit … of section 363-d is consistent with the holding by the Court of Appeals in Matter of Sutka v Conners , 73 NY2d 395, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… policies and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used … oversees the State's public assistance programs (i.e., temporary cash assistance, health insurance and emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 942
… 01069). Affected Employees Employees of the State Police who join the Police and Fire Retirement System on or after … plan. OSC Actions OSC has revised the Retirement Table to allow for a 3% contribution for Tier 2 PFRS members. … the agency must populate the employee's record as follows: Open the Retirement Plans page. (Path: Home>Compensate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/942-mandatory-3-retirement-contribution-certain-tier-2-members-new-york