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Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and … own policies and procedures, regarding inmate sentences to ensure accurate and consistent calculation of sentence … October 21, 2016. Background The Department is required to comply with the relevant laws and regulations regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in … should not pay premiums for Buy-in Program coverage on behalf of individuals who do not have a benefit … made $31.7 million in improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of 42,586 individuals who did not have a benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, including funding, regulatory … regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… copayments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs to determine the payment … fee, or a rate between those two amounts approved by CMS. In New York, Medicaid pays 85% of dual-eligibles’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… schools. The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local … established. Each grant recipient enters into a contract with the Department for eligible projects, which align to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that … and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several entities are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… schools. The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local … entered into 45 Program contracts totaling $4.2 million with 34 different entities. During this period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of … (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, participating … UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the medical/surgical portion of the Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Responsiveness to Noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to factors such as poor school performance, bullying, and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for disengagement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual … estimates. We project it will take the FIC about two years with its current staffing levels to process the backlog and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Report 2021-S-1 ). About the Program DOCCS … of both passenger (e.g., cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks) and large transportation (e.g., inmate buses, tractor … operations. Of the 44 facilities, 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department … the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the Contractor. The Contractor provides a network of authorized private repair shops across the State for routine maintenance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more … of all people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds … constructing a building or performing façade work that is more than 40 feet above a sidewalk, demolishing a building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure Medicare enrollment information is accurate so … transfer issues between Civil Service, CVS Caremark, and CMS. During the audit period, Civil Service and CVS Caremark …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In September 2008, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, and applies to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… has not adequately reinforced proper inspection procedures with the two inspection companies it contracts with; has not provided all tools and advice necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-829
… fiscal year ending 2024-25 and the fiscal year beginning 2025-26, the PayServ chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2025-26 budget references where appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-829-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endSUNY Bulletin No. SU-371
… fiscal year ending 2024-25 and the fiscal year beginning 2025-26, the PayServ chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2025-26 budget references where appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-371-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-end