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Opinion 2000-17
… AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding Requirements (for construction of town water system) - Municipal Cooperation (competitive bidding for construction of town water system by public authority) PUBLIC … authority for the construction of a water system by a contractor engaged by the authority, the authority must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). … Medicaid made inappropriate payments to medical providers for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a … participating providers that the plans reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. Medicare Advantage Plan …
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)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Rebates and Discounts on … are administered to patients by a medical professional in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for … cost. Key Findings Department officials made progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial …
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)
… established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). … audit report, issued on January 28, 2011, found Institute management had not always provided adequate control over … ensure it was receiving fair compensation for use of its facilities by Columbia personnel. In addition, the Institute …
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-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. Furthermore, the … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the 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)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Report 2008-S-103). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on January 15, … a fuel concessionaire underreported its fuel deliveries in one month tested, and as a result underpaid its rent for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followXV.17 Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) Interest – XV. End of Year
… their accounts and proposed legislation submitted with the Governor’s Executive Budget to determine if any changes are … of the start of the fiscal year or 30 days following the final approval by the Governor of any bill containing temporary loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv17-short-term-investment-pool-stip-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 2245
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the discontinuation of the Salary … date, concurrent hire date (into a position assigned to a bargaining unit no longer subject to the Salary … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2245-discontinuation-salary-withholding-program-certain-employeesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts … Fund – $1,500. Key Finding Parks made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. Of the eight prior audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). Background Our initial audit … 27-month period October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 fee-for-services … action to help ensure managed care enrollment information is entered and update timely and to determine why certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1048
… agencies of the removal of the maximum dues and agency shop fee cap for grade 038 employees represented by PEF. … 038 positions that pay union dues (code 233) or agency shop (code 247) Effective Date(s) Administration checks dated … OSC automatically stops deducting union dues and agency shop fees when a PEF employee in a grade 038 position has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1048-removal-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-cap-grade-038-employees-representedEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The … items were paid according to contract limitations. As a result, Empire made a net overpayment of $119,141 on 33 claims. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughState Agencies Bulletin No. 1018
… use of employer-provided chauffeur services for the period November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010 as income on the … about the vehicle itself, such as the make, model and Kelley Blue Book Value, should be provided by the person(s) … of the Taxable Value of Personal Use for the period of November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1018-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Department of Financial Services. On December 10, 2015, William Davis pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second … we did not test, and formally assess the conduct of William Davis. Key Finding Department officials made progress … initial audit report. At the time of our follow-up review, William Davis made full restitution of $231,919 to the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … To determine the extent of implementation of 3 recommendations made in our audit report NYS Health Insurance Program Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects ( 2012-S-34 ). Background Our initial audit issued on May 19, 2014, found that the Port … of implementation of the 4 recommendations included in our initial report Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… Purpose To provide agencies with information and procedures regarding the revised … Equated to Grade - Reconstruct the salary beginning with the hiring rate of the graded position, giving credit … Not Equated to Grade – Reconstruct the salary beginning with the hiring rate of the graded position, giving credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1319
… for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for fiscal year 2014-2015 and includes the April 1, 2014 Salary Schedule … will be paid using the following effective dates and check dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date Administration Lag 03/27/14 04/23/14 Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1319-april-2014-public-employees-federation-pef-salary-increase