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Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY … B (Part B), which provides supplemental insurance coverage for outpatient medical services, physician services, and … B cost-sharing amounts (e.g., deductibles and coinsurance) for these dual-eligible individuals. Our initial audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-follow

Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven … The number of crimes in seven categories increased for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safety

Town of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)

… Golf course collections were not properly recorded in the form collected, remitted to the bookkeeper in a timely manner or deposited timely. While the total of collections recorded in the central point-of-sale (POS) system were accounted for, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133

DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges

… said. “Demographic and other changes pose difficulties for local and state officials as they look for policies to … the government than statewide (16%). In Hamilton County, 30% are employed by government – a higher percentage than … counties in 2021 were vacant compared to 10.9% statewide. This is largely because of second homes and vacation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challenges

Out-of-Service Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still be payable. This vested benefit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/out-service-death-benefit

Out-of-Service Death Benefit – Career Plan

… die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still be payable. This …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/out-service-death-benefit

Out-of-Service Death Benefit – New Career Plan

… If you are a vested member with at least ten years of credited service, have not retired, and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still be payable. This vested … benefit may also be payable if you die within one year of leaving covered service, but were gainfully employed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/out-service-death-benefit

Out-of-Service Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan

… If you are a vested member with at least ten years of credited service, have not retired, and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still be payable. This vested … benefit may also be payable if you die within one year of leaving covered service, but were gainfully employed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/out-service-death-benefit

Out-of-Service Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

… die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still be payable. This …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/out-service-death-benefit

DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies

… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergencies

Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our audit report, Medicaid … and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations made …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-follow

DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs

… these facilities are up to standards and providing the best care possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programs

Central Islip Union Free School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-170)

… $114,333 without documentation to support that the prices charged were accurate. Key Recommendation Ensure prices paid are in accordance with quotes, bids or contracts. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/central-islip-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-170

Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)

… employee leave records. Key Findings Employees are allowed to earn vacation leave accruals that exceed the amount … employees do not use leave time they are not entitled to. Update accrual balances to reflect Board-approved contracts. Discuss overpayments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50

Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up) (2021-F-22) 30-Day Response

To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f22-response.pdf

Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up) (2021-F-22)

To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f22.pdf

Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities

… complaints and takes enforcement action as necessary for violations. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 … are also licensed as inspection stations. As of September 30, 2016, there were about 40,000 active automotive … registered with the Department. We also identified delays in the Department’s process for handling consumer complaints. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilities

NYSARC, Inc. - Rockland County Chapter – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-50) 180-Day Response-NYSARC

To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC, Inc.-Rockland County Chapter on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s50-response2.pdf

New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs

…   Message from the Comptroller   Millions of New Yorkers face daily … of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programs

Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs

… to comment and specify the circumstances that resulted in unemployment. Managers should review these notices … charged to your account and could increase your tax rate in future years if your government uses the tax contribution … plan to deal with possible increases and decreases in workload requirements a clear job description for each …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costs