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Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints … Residential building owners must ensure that apartments in their buildings are safe and well-maintained, which … includes providing adequate heat and hot water (HHW). In accordance with the Code, residential building owners must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings created by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations); NYC311 service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accountability and Surplussing … Key Finding OPWDD officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. However, improvements are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… it serves through teaching, research, and patient care. Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central … colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two locations (Upstate University Hospital and Upstate University …
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)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Out-of-Network Providers … improvements. Key Finding United officials made progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit. In particular, United saved the Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… the purpose of constructing, owning, and operating the 396-apartment development. The development is managed by P&L … are placed on a waiting list based on the size of the apartment requested. When vacancies occur, applicants should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of the STEM Incentive … Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients were in compliance with the Program rules and regulations, and … had only made payments on behalf of recipients who were in compliance with Program regulations. We found that HESC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… recent visits included structural damage, mold, vermin and bug infestations, excessive garbage in rooms, and missing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Problem Gambling Treatment … study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of such services. As such, our audit was unable to … where they were needed most. The two recommendations in our initial audit report addressed the need for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( … and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; … Finding Commission officials have made limited progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… the lab. The Forensic Investigation Center (FIC) in Albany is the only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-N-8 ). About the Program Hurricane Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York City on October 29, 2012, was one … without power and with limited access to food, drinking water, health care, and other critical services. Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… seven regional offices that provide support services for parolees (Community Supervision), as well as a Central … facilities, 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned … impairment, driving violation, or the suspension or revocation of their license. Key Findings DOCCS officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2018, eMedNY processed over 154 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and … on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met and … procedures, and guidelines to ensure uniformity in the conduct of the inspections and the enforcement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Payments Related … as evaluation and management (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services … services during the global surgery period, which resulted in Medicaid overpayments totaling about $2.6 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … workers in New York State. Within the Department, the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring … of the State Labor Laws, which were established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followAssessable 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
… in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the four State Fiscal Years … in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Report 2016-N-5 ). About the Program Our initial … January 11, 2018, found that the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of … in our initial audit report Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-follow