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DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves

… reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund (RDRF), together held just over $2 billion at the end of the last fiscal year, a little more than a third of their authorized levels. … state’s statutory rainy day reserves. Additional deposits up to a limit of 1 percent of General Fund revenues should be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reserves

Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-follow

DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that 10 villages and two cities were designated in fiscal stress under his … DiNapoli evaluated all non-calendar year local governments and designated one city and two villages in “moderate fiscal stress” and eight …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-cities

Reporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting

… Employers can submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement Online Report types include regular reports …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formats

Niagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)

… Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District (District) students enrolled in … … Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District District students enrolled in outofdistrict …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73

Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)

… equipment within the required intervals. For example, at Howard Beach and Pelham, 450 of the 1,280 MIT activities (35 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-follow

CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-follow

Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)

… Safety (Report 2017-S-50 ). About the Program The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 130,000 New Yorkers … developmental disabilities. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 500 not-for-profit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-follow

Town of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)

… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66

Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)

… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146

Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)

… exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required limitations on profit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-follow

Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)

… date, nor did they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-follow

Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)

… deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings Although the … fees, they did not disburse or report all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner. The Justices did not … account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63

Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)

… York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster care and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-follow

Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)

… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people … specific needs of beneficiaries. For individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, providers bill Medicaid for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-follow

Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report,  Oversight of Nurse Licensing … data; and investigates complaints against nurses in accordance with its policies and procedures in a timely manner. The audit covered the period April 1, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-follow

Managed Care Organizations – Payments to Ineligible Providers (Follow-Up)

… or regulatory requirements related to the Medicaid or Medicare programs or who have engaged in other unacceptable … payments from Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) for services rendered to Medicaid recipients. We issued our … review. The Department obtained the missing provider IDs for 19.3 million of the 22.5 million claims, and the Office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providers-follow

Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits

… use. The supply limits that the Act imposes vary depending on the classification of the controlled substance. Generally, … 2011, most pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. Key Findings Medicaid overpaid pharmacies $1,183,601 for … Medicaid MCOs also do not have such controls. Key Recommendations Review the improper pharmacy claims and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits

Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds

… Purpose To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental Protection and Spill … tests showed the Department generally collected all fees due the Fund for the facilities we tested. However, of 11 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2013 Through March 31, 2014

… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2014, eMedNY processed about 112 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $25 billion. The claims are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/21/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2013-through-march-31-2014