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Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 … with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on … However, hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special items (such as implants and drugs) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … we audited a total of $588,029 in travel expenses for 17 Department of Health (Department) employees. We selected these employees based primarily on high rental car expenses. One employee was selected because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… The equipment includes ultrasound machines, vital sign monitors, and laptops. Equipment costing $500 or more must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… September 1, 2022, was to determine whether DOB adequately monitors NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… CRPs. Background If a student is unable to complete a course satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit … programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are referred to as CRPs. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By partnering with District Attorney Carnright, we … approximately $5,620. She later attempted to conceal the crime by transferring bail money from one justice’s account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… audit report Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Report 2018-S-32 ). About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followBus Driver Licensing
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19A of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… communities. MLTC plans offer a range of services, such as home health care, nursing home care, dentistry, vision care, and durable medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services … whether Medicaid overpayments were made to hospitals for mechanical ventilation services reported on APR-DRG (All … contained in our audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. The Department of Labor (Department) spent $6.7 million … best interest of the State. Ensure that each employee's tax home is properly determined in compliance with law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksWyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard court and trust funds and abandoned … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Bilingual Care, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Bilingual Care, Inc. (Bilingual) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were reasonable, … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Bilingual’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 … determine whether the costs reported by Bilingual Care Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/bilingual-care-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFamily and Educational Consultants – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years of age. FEC is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, … certain unsupported costs; and $6,477 in working capital interest. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/family-and-educational-consultants-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for purchases from one vendor who was paid $65,864. BPU officials did not seek … vendors, and could not provide written agreements with two of those vendors. We also found that purchases totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… across the state. “Protecting and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and … Providing training to grant managers on assessing applicant eligibility, particularly related to liquid asset … Homes and Community Renewal: Low Income Housing Trust Fund Program Division of Housing and Community Renewal: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Report 2019-S-48 ). About the … was completed in early 2019. The objective of our initial audit, issued October 2021 and covering the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-follow