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Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … net available monthly income. Many Medicaid nursing home recipients have income from Social Security, pensions … and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home care. This is referred to as net available monthly income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… critical performance data and coordinating with DMV and DOT to ensure such data was maintained for all aspects of the program. We also questioned whether DEC's coverage of inspection facilities was adequate because only 49 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital … the actions taken by the Thruway Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… an appropriate procurement under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Growe and paid reasonable prices for those services. Background In January 2009 through federal legislation, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set new standards for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using data analytics to identify high-risk … we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if payment requests and … analytics performed included matching: (i) the Department of Taxation and Finance wage file to the DOL payment file to … files to identify duplicate payments; and (iii) out of country indicators in the claimants’ log file to the DOL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance with applicable fire prevention, … from January 1, 2012 to October 18, 2013. Background The Office plans, develops and regulates the State’s system of … To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited … Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare: Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims … Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-10) United HealthCare: New York State Health Insurance Program Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueRisk Management Planning Group
… of our examination were to determine if the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): (i) effectively addressed the risk of … Planning Group (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker and Third Party Administrator (TPA) for … provides a guaranteed source of workers’ compensation insurance for employers within New York State. In 2001, NYSIF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings … as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Dollars Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and inspection activities ensure licensed and registered child care facilities are in compliance with applicable laws and … families, and communities. The Office's Division of Child Care Services (Division) is responsible for overseeing child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionSubway Wait Assessment
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that … service, physical structure, and other factors; and where Transit fails to meet the wait assessment, whether it … To determine whether New York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts … 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of New York State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) stipulate that the Commissioner … Motor Vehicles incurs in its administration of the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableBus Driver Licensing
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The audit covers bus drivers who worked in passenger service January 1, 2010 … has seven operating constituent agencies; two of them (MTA Bus and New York City Transit) provide bus service. In 2008, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… desktop computers, tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. … been assigned the computer, including the person's name, social security number, date of birth and certain health-related data. The printer hard drive and cameras also contained retrievable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus purchases from January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. … has seven operating constituent agencies; two of them, MTA Bus and New York City Transit, provide bus service. In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… are awarded such leaves for authorized purposes and are in compliance with all applicable requirements. The audit … to submit the required written summaries upon their return from leave detailing the activities they performed while on … employ for the required 12-month period upon her return from leave. This instructor was paid $96,908 while on such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDual Employment
… Disabilities (OPWDD) employees who are dually employed at other State or New York City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period July 1, 2009 … activity, such as claiming to be working two places at the same time, not allowing sufficient commute time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … of LIRR bridges during the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011 and B&T bridges during the period January 1, 2008 to December 18, 2012. Background MTA's LIRR and B&T generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects