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Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for … and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs … will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 15 … Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work … which are temporary structures installed and maintained to protect people and property on city sidewalks during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 18 … technology, media, and connectivity providers (Consortium) to develop and operate a first-of-its-kind communications network, LinkNYC, to bring municipal Wi-Fi to millions of New Yorkers, small … To determine the extent of implementation of the 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient … each enrolled recipient. In turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the services their recipients require, including … have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or Medicare Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipientsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … third-party health insurance (TPHI); $6.1 million was paid for an inpatient claim that contained an inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Early Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Early Childhood … County that provides preschool special education services to children with developmental disabilities. ECLC is … financial information, including costs, that ECLC reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … oversees the inspections of all commercial devices used to measure commodities sold on the basis of weight, volume, or size to ensure accuracy of measurement; packaged goods to ensure … To determine the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental … including transporting clients from OPWDD-run residences to service providers or medical appointments using the … vehicles for business use. These vehicles are available to the residences as needed. State agencies are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesNorthside Center for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Northside Center … Report (CFR) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines … To determine whether the costs reported by Northside Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/11/northside-center-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVolunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Volunteers of … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost … To determine whether the costs reported by Volunteers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/10/volunteers-america-greater-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 4-A of the State Labor Laws, which were established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during employment may be vulnerable to exploitation. The Unit facilitates compliance through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followKinderwise Learning Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kinderwise … Kinderwise provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and four … information, including costs, that Kinderwise reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/kinderwise-learning-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to collect a 5 cent deposit from consumers on containers of … Consumers may then return their empty beverage containers to a dealer or redemption center to get their deposit back. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor … adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they might injure or whose … they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, … that they contracted with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DHS to provide homeless outreach and placement services. In turn, … a non-profit provider of homeless housing and services, to perform these services. DHS’ three-year contract, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 2383
… Bulletin 2306 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for … (SEFA), allows for continuous giving. This is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll … cards that have been modified must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. Please visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2383-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2025 are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between … PEF, employees with peace officer status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2131
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between … PEF, employees with peace officer status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2131-2022-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safety