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Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… – To bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … September 30, 2018. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 154 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims are processed and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Administration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… and Community Renewal (Division), which is responsible for the development, supervision, and maintenance of … housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this follow-up … complaints. We note that the number of complaints received by the Office has increased, as our initial audit found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… facilitates compliance through the use of an electronic permit application system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of … We also found that the System had significant data entry, maintenance, and functionality deficiencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-93 ). Background Our initial audit, … and BMCC officials need to improve related to the use of bank accounts. As of July 1, 2008, CUNY colleges are required … CUNY Central did not have the required notification form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… global crisis. It will take years to complete the process. Only a little more than half of the rules required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee … “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means that more money will be available to help parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Capital … Franchise Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This audit covers the period … 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Program) provides oversight of the … to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge failures. Department regulations require railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four … Disabilities Office was in compliance with applicable fire prevention safety and control requir …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who begin a new or … or after January 1, 2016. Among other changes, the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire) payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… Collection of Medicaid Accounts Receivables (Report 2009-S-59). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued … refer appropriate accounts receivable to the State Attorney General for collection. Key Finding Department and Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followMedicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to … 2014. We found that the Department did not take sufficient steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to … programs, we strongly urge the Department to take the steps necessary to collect these rebates. The Department also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care-followThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… persons in compliance with properly established lists. We found that applicants who were next in line for units in a … in Mitchell-Lama units) on the manually prepared lists or when those notations were made. We tested several notations … managing agents, nor did they take corrective actions, when appropriate. Key Finding HPD officials made considerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information (2014-S-67). Background Our initial audit … security program to protect the electronic protected health information (ePHI) it creates, receives, maintains, or … had taken many steps to safeguard its ePHI and meet Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Background The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to … Treatment Planning, Motivational Interviewing, Wellness for Transition, and Child and Adult Integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of $313,090, as follows: Change Fund – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). Background Our … of 18,010 Medicaid recipients whose pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. We recommended the Department review … - Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (2014-S-5) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-follow