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Opinion 92-18
… evaluating whether a particular property is benefited by a public improvement, ". . . the test to be applied is not how … the old law; the length of the retroactive period; and the public purpose for retroactive application ( id. ; see also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber Report 2013S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background … history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care positions. The audit report concluded that the … made significant progress addressing the issues identified in our original audit. The Department has implemented the one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit … Disease ( 2015-S-14 ) … To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… completes its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts are. We … The Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) in relation to district construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten … to be safe and suitable for children and maintained in a state of good repair and sanitation. Our initial audit … were complying with health and safety requirements. In addition, we found a wide disparity in the way UPK …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid … care needs. Following enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health … had adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1665
… agencies with the steps required to calculate breaks in service for ORP and VDC members (Plan Type 7Z) who appear … Date are missing from the TIAA/CREF Suspense/NRI panel in PayServ. The missing completion date(s) could impact … timely when the suspense period has been completed. Breaks in service could also impact the seven year date, when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1665-calculating-breaks-service-orp-participants-apprear-control-d-nben742CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil … drug program costs more than $2 billion annually. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … period, Civil Service received more than $850 million in commercial drug rebates (rebates exclusive of Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according to … 2 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts as well as 10 cities with fiscal years … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2024. Affected Employees: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). … one recommendation included in our initial audit report Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members … Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for the prenatal and postpartum physician care and hospital or birthing center delivery costs associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followStart Saving for Retirement
… for their retirement income. If you’re just starting out in your career, you may want to pick a savings amount (or … of a dollar over time, meaning that the money you withdraw in the future may not have the same value that it has today. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementOpinion 93-18
… the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority to require referendum on establishment of service award … VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (authority to require referendum on establishment of program) GENERAL … MUNICIPAL LAW, §216(2): A town board is not required to conduct a mandatory referendum on a proposal to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adopt realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… provide long-term care services, such as home health care and nursing home care, for people who are chronically ill or … any CBLTC services in a month or deceased recipients), and Maximus is responsible for processing the disenrollments. … who received a limited number of CBLTC services, and the Department did not have a process to monitor that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… contained provisions allowing local governments and school districts to purchase up to $150,000 of locally grown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35 ). … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program (Buy-in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-follow