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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Parks’ Petty Cash Account, which had not been reconciled in at least four years, contained $5,000 more than OSC had … control environment to ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with State regulations and adhere to … standards. Determine the source of the $5,000 overage in the Petty Cash Account, and significantly reduce its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDual Employment
… the public by providing just and timely resolution of all matters before the courts. UCS is comprised of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… to recover State costs associated with remediating a site. Key Findings The Department has taken steps to improve its … those parties responsible for contaminating a site. Key Recommendations Explore additional ways to increase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoverySelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master … of $4.6 million of Fund spending, which was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… by Medicare. Enhance existing eMedNY edits or implement new edits to detect any improper claim for ancillary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… services that were erroneously billed as inpatient claims. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through March 2022. About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of … The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsUncollected Penalties
… penalized establishments went out of business resulting in the withdrawal and write off over $3.5 million of accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… of Taxes. Tax collections were not deposited in the bank or remitted to the Town and County in a timely manner. … went missing from the safe. The Clerk did not perform bank reconciliations for the tax collection account. As a … the lost tax payment from the Receiver of Taxes. Perform bank reconciliations to ensure that all moneys collected are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2021, eMedNY processed over 313 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $36 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… historic, cultural, and recreational resources of New York State. This system includes 180 State parks with … a contract with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to serve as the construction manager of a … has expanded to include additional projects throughout New York and is Parks’ largest CM contract. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… financial information was not posted or posted in hard to find locations. Therefore, taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… identified 13 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated laws or regulations governing certain health care programs. By the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… (APW) Central School District [pdf] , Indian River Central School District [pdf] , Lowville Academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Anthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims for NYSHIP Empire Plan members with Medicare … program for people aged 65 and older and for those under age 65 with certain disabilities. Civil Service maintains … whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims for NYSHIP Empire Plan members with Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… The DMNA headquarters property manager is responsible for maintaining a real-time database of State weapons … the federal National Guard Bureau (NGB) reimburses DMNA for costs it incurs for the operation and training of the State Army and Air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… education, may lack general life skills, and may have little or no work experience. Homelessness can make youths …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… from enacted tax increases and the legalization of online sports betting and recreational marijuana use. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12-response.pdfSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken … analysis and the limited data to support it, it is unclear how rigorously TBTA has examined the options related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… is classified as SAPA extended and remains valid with no specific limit on how long, unless revoked. Department … facilities operating under permits or registrations with no expiration date; and Addressing long delays in processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrations