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Rivendell School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Rivendell School … documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost … not-for-profit organization that is authorized by SED to operate, among other SED-approved programs, a Preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/rivendell-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Homeless Shelters
… in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of Shelter Services, the Office seeks to meet critical … egregious of which pose obvious and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and … Take necessary actions to complete all annual inspections, and issue facility certifications, within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Assistance has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the … As part of managing these programs, the Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by … Security Requirements for State Agencies Receiving National Directory of New Hires Data (Requirements), dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a … New York State Homes and Community Renewal consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies. These agencies include the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… $776,849. During this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations … made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyExtended School Day Program
… 2010 through June 30, 2014 to operate an Extended School Day Program (ESD) in two New York City middle schools. Under … guard services after the ESD program ended for the day. $3,173 for a fitness instructor who taught an adult … terms and conditions of the contracts. $10,226 for field trips for students not enrolled in the ESD program. $4,046 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programFood Safety Monitoring
… food sampling program is a nationally recognized leader in the field. However, all programs could benefit from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Upstate Medical University’s (Upstate) billing practices are adequate … timely and that services being provided meet carrier’s “medical necessity” requirements. Our audit scope covers the … July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background Upstate Medical University (Upstate), central New York’s only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… success of each project. For example, recipients may use funds to hire farm-to-school coordinators whose … and recipient performance to ensure recipients use funds as intended and achieve Program goals. We generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. When a hospital bills Medicaid for an inpatient stay, the hospital … a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged … status codes. Key Recommendations Review the $252,107 in overpayments and recover as appropriate. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… acupuncture service. Key Findings We identified $7,331,458 in actual and potential overpayments for services not … payments during our audit period. We found: $210,068 in overpayments from a random sample of 836 services, from 10 … in duplicate payments for services already paid on another claim, including $18,663 confirmed by United and $205,102 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… To determine whether the Gaming Commission Commission adequately monitors casinos to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of the transactions. DOCCS also operates fueling stations at 35 facilities that provide gas at discounted prices through State contract pricing. … not been implemented. Key Recommendation DOCCS officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), which are … necessitates this type of protection. DOB is responsible for issuing permits for the installation of sheds, monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2019-S-72 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-no