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Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist ( Report 2013-S-15 ). Background The … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… rate code combinations. For example, Medicaid paid a provider $149 for a clinic visit that was billed under one particular rate code. Later, the provider submitted a second claim for the same service to the … date using a different rate code, and Medicaid paid the provider $128 for this claim. Because the edit was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… State Thruway Authority (Thruway Authority), was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal … Law requires the Corporation to maintain the Canal System in good condition. The Corporation’s Canal Structure … inspection requirements and frequency standards, including in-depth inspections (Inspections) – both above and below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceInternal Control System Components
… period January 1, 2013 through August 11, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities and provide guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established adequate controls over the … 1, 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) is a public benefit corporation authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and … and efficient operations. Key Findings The Unemployment Insurance System data has not yet been classified as required … Security Policy, even though 80 of the 83 unemployment insurance applications in use by the Department have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… We found providers inappropriately claimed $2,675,045 in depreciation expenses, of which $2,220,807 was funded by … Recover from identified providers the $2,220,807 in depreciation expenses claimed that are not allowable. Make sure the $454,238 in non-funded depreciation expenses were/are not used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments made by … action based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our objectives, we used automated “filters” and performed file matches to select payments for examination based on ris k . We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… Purpose To determine whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds are being awarded … manner to help meet the State's critical low-income housing needs. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through December 11, 2013. Background The Housing Trust Fund Corporation's (Corporation) mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programWage Theft Investigations
… its resources to undertake and complete wage theft investigations timely and whether these efforts are … and wage protection, the Division conducts wage theft investigations on behalf of workers who file wage dispute … Key Findings The Division does not complete wage theft investigations timely. As of August 26, 2013, the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsMission Statement and Performance Measures
… benefit corporation created by the State Legislature in 1950 to build, operate and maintain the Thruway System. … of the Authority, was created by the State Legislature in August 1992 to accept jurisdiction and control over the … The Authority indicated that its mission statement was in the 1998-2002 Strategic Business Plan which was adopted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresUncollected Penalties
… establishments went out of business resulting in the withdrawal and write off over $3.5 million of accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… personal items and other questionable items, such as movie tickets to be sold to employees. Key Recommendations Examine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Contract Advisory No. 31
… Submission System (EDSS). EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Purchases to … of the vendor and its particular offerings, and a detailed list of the goods and/or services being purchased and … be included in the submission. EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Once SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing symptoms rather than treating the disease. Generally, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster care and … Technology Services. OCFS systems contain a broad range of sensitive information that is considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… every 30 minutes, and more frequently during weekday rush hours. From July 1, 2017 to December 3, 2019, SIR’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance … NYBEAS disenrollment is entered after the date the change in eligibility takes effect, it is considered a retroactive … 2015 through December 2020. We identified $3.21 million in overpayments for services, which resulted primarily from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy … 2013-S-4 ). Background Pharmacies that are enrolled in the Medicaid program dispense prescription drugs to … Medicaid made proper payments to Joia and the Doctor in compliance with applicable Medicaid laws and regulations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The … – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law). Effective July 2009, the Law limits the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-follow