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Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel and food concessionaires at Thruway travel plazas are … We found that the NYSTA's efforts were adequate to ensure fuel and food concessionaires pay full rent on time and make … of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2008-S-159) New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (2009-S-66) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Claims Processing … providers, were accurately processed, and resulted in correct provider payments. We identified five reportable … system. The remaining four reportable conditions resulted in overpayments of approximately $1.2 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… of Mental Health (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the treatment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… To reduce Medicaid costs for prescription drugs, the federal government established the Medicaid Drug Rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). Background … Plan. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C. Under Medicare Part C, managed care plans (also known as Medicare … included in our initial audit report Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7, 2014 of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, … To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7 2014 of the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… portion of the Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee … payments for special items are made in accordance with hospital agreements, and made significant progress to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Medicaid Accounts … for affiliated providers and that the Department acts in a timely manner to routinely refer appropriate accounts … Medicaid Inspector General officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of vulnerable populations it serves. Background The … the Office has taken several steps to improve its fire safety practices, spurred on by recommendations from a grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This audit covers the period January 1, 2010 … railroads comply with its bridge inspection and reporting requirements. For example, the bridge management plans on … in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… will be built into vouchers with an Entry Status of Recycle. Each day, agencies should review the report titled … on a regular basis. Agencies should delete vouchers in Recycle status when the vendor failed to submit a proper … not due and owing to the vendor. Correcting Vouchers in Recycle Status When a voucher is built in Recycle status and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the … York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report, … and Surplussing of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New York State Office for People With Developmental … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included …
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 … addressing the problems identified in the initial audit, having implemented all four recommendations. …
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 the Empire Plan. Evaluation and Management (E/M) billing codes are divided into broad categories, such as … consultations. Within each category, there are different billing levels (e.g., level 1, 5-minute visit and level 5, … the level billed, the greater United’s reimbursement. Billing for a higher level of care than the service actually …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. Clinton Towers, a federally … To determine the extent of implementation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… locations with multiple construction noise complaints or to identify and analyze the major sources of noise … allowing contractors to obtain extensions of existing AHVs or multiple AHVs for the same construction sites without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Report 2016-S-11 ), issued June 15, 2017. … one of Transit’s essential duties. Transit’s Division of Station Environment and Operations (Division) mission is to … 6,024 employees who maintain the safety and cleanliness of station areas such as stairs, platforms, mezzanines, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-follow