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Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… and merge State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information … services to the State and its governmental agencies and is headed by a Chief Information Officer. ITS’ Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Background In New York, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime. If a person is convicted of DWI, the offender is subject to a range of sanctions, including license …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period July 1, 2009 … mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Dual Employment
… State or New York City agency, 28 of whom we selected for further review based on several risk factors. Follow-up … time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a pattern of routine, … as $40,000. Since these employees all held second jobs for many years, it is possible that costs associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Compliance With Executive Order 111 – Agency Energy Efficiency Goals and Practices
… levels. NYSERDA was designated the lead entity responsible for coordinating implementation and assisting other ASEs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/17/compliance-executive-order-111-agency-energy-efficiency-goals-and-practicesCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care … is responsible for conducting criminal history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and … meeting its obligations for conducting background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Section 208 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, … Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. The Affordable Care Act and implementing federal regulations mandated that … and enrolled in Medicaid. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… substance abuse disorders at their 200-bed Tillary Street Women’s Shelter (Tillary) for the period from December … for a total of $35.6 million during the 2015-16 to 2019-20 fiscal years to an aggregate cost of approximately $50.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, that involved bus driver negligence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… their dependents. NYSHIP’s primary health benefits plan is the Empire Plan, which serves about 1.1 million of the … hospital claims totaling $13 billion. A coordinated effort is required by Civil Service, Empire, employer health … and up-to-date eligibility records; however, Civil Service is ultimately responsible for ensuring these groups fulfill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… DDSOs for monitoring repair and maintenance costs for its fleet and does not monitor these costs centrally. Some DDSOs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … contracts with Maximus Health Services, Inc. (Maximus) to conduct initial eligibility assessments for individuals who choose to voluntarily enroll in MLTC (other individuals meeting … To assess the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … contracts with public and private entities in its mission to: prevent homelessness when possible; provide temporary, … in the City, including 58 owned by the City, subject to DHS oversight. Over the years, a significant number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals are granted for a period of 4 years. In order to be approved for the 2-year license, schools are required to submit certain financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations … monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for the prenatal and … or birthing center delivery costs associated with the maternity care of a recipient. However, MCOs are not eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… the foundations were required to have, such as the IRS Form 990 and the foundations’ policies and procedures for key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… all costs of Part B services until their annual deductible is met. After the deductible is met, Medicare begins to pay its share and the enrollee is responsible for any coinsurance. Typically, Medicare will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… were occupied and had allocated 20 percent of their apartments (approximately 6,600 units) to low-income tenants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followLeague Treatment Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by League Treatment … Reports (CFR) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/league-treatment-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual