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DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety … other liabilities associated with major rail accidents. “The potential for oil train accidents demands that we take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… contracts were still needed, or whether they could be suspended or scaled-back to help reduce costs. We also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters, and for ensuring they … oversight of uncertified shelters, to ensure that inspection violations are addressed properly and timely and … and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and safety violations, rodent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… what extent nursing home claims exceeded the bed reserve day limits. During the five year audit period ended March … for bed reserve claims that exceeded the bed reserve day limit. However, because reimbursement rates were the same for both standard and reserve care during our audit period, we determined no significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Wage Subsidy and Transitional … program requires New York State to engage individuals in countable work activities. The Office administers New … withhold 25 percent pending the participant’s retention in unsubsidized employment for 90 days after the subsidized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… was effectively and efficiently combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part … to ensure its resources are used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, … hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special items (such as implants and drugs) that are not … agreements with member hospitals limit payments for special items, while agreements with other hospitals do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in … veterans had been identified on their waiting lists. NYC HPD approved many of these non-veterans’ applications, … included in our initial report. Key Finding NYC HPD has made progress in addressing the issues identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background … York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects (i.e., flagged conditions). We … defects identified during inspections. However, highway bridges were not always inspected timely, including three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Report 2008-S-103). … included in our initial audit report Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued March 29, 2011, our … 5, 2014, of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings DoE officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial audit … (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately supported. … State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Statewide Grants Management System, currently scheduled for April 2014, which they believe will address several of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… for excessive amounts of coinsurance on 497 claims for clinic services. Because of the excessive claims, Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for prescription drugs, the federal government established … to pass on the savings to Medicaid when they submit claims for 340B drugs. Our initial audit report, which was issued on … Department actions are still needed as millions of dollars in rebates remain uncollected. From April 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the treatment of mental illness. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-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-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … on July 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… MCOs (referred to as encounter claims), including a drug’s National Drug Code (NDC). The NDC is a unique number that serves as a universal product identifier for each medication and is the basis for the Department’s manufacturer rebate requests. The Department’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees: All agencies with … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools andor chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-events