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Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… to as “dual-eligibles.” Medicare Part A provides hospital insurance and Part B provides medical insurance for doctors’ … companies administer Medicare benefits through different health care plans, known as Medicare Advantage plans, that … recommendation was not implemented because Department of Health officials declined to take any actions to address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States. The storm resulted in the deaths of 44 City residents and … Plan, Maritime Emergency Transportation Plan, Coastal Storm Plan, and Flash Flood Emergency Plan. NYCEM’s Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… of both contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … to ITS’ policies, program managers are responsible for monitoring project deliverables and timelines, and then … to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of the 20 contracts we reviewed, ITS provided adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, that … prompted legislation to amend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The amendment, Article 19-A: Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, applies to sales or conveyances of New York real property or … must pay the tax. An additional RETT of 1% applies to conveyances of residential real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, which allows states to recover a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug … Act, enacted in 2010, extended prescription drug rebates to cover medications dispensed to enrollees of Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Homeless Housing and Assistance Program Project Selection and Maintenance Report 2018S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of small portable … silver, and lithium, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … Employment ( 2020-S-41 ). About the Program According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), there were … people with disabilities was about 37% compared to about 75% for people without disabilities. Further, ACS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15 ). About the Program The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of … by a physician with a history of negligence unknown to the patient. Pursuant to the Act’s amendments to the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Program (Report 2020-S-46 ). About the Program According to the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS), in New York State, there were estimated to be over 1 million non-institutionalized working-age adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … 5,000 associated projects. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance programs, including both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against … have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the SAVE Act. Among its key … requires public school districts to develop district-wide safety plans (District Plans) and building-level emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… Purpose The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) … System (ERS) and whether it has corrective action plans to fix deficiencies identified. Background The Metropolitan … constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … and Emergency Services (Division) awarded contracts to entities that met eligibility requirements and provided … Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … monitored contractors and sub-contractors on its projects to ensure they paid employees at the prevailing wage rate. … Authority has generally implemented appropriate controls to meet its specific responsibilities regarding Article 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees … at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City … ageism and ensure the dignity and quality-of-life of New York City’s diverse older adults, and for the support of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for administering the Advantage After School … and cultural age-appropriate activities that integrate what happens in the school day with less formal learning experiences and encourages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-107
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … provides for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible RRSU employees based on the 2019 Salary Schedule. … 001-032) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-032) and whose annual salary is below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-107-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-performanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for … The NYS Division of the Budget issued revisions to Budget Bulletins B-300 (Rev) and B-300A (Rev) updating … report NBEN725 (Employees with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees in each agency who have maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-meals