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Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… of our audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for … the period January 1 through December 31, 2012. Background Inmate health care costs can be a heavy burden on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … fees. The Unified Court System (UCS) spent $17,003,393 on travel expenses from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesMaximus, Inc.
… The objective of our examination was to determine, on a test basis, whether Maximus, Inc. (Maximus) charged the … with the service period June 1, 2013, and continuing through to the present. Background DOH added $435 million in … and $3.7 million by eliminating profit and G & A fees from pass through costs. DOH now also requires Maximus to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for calendar years … December 31, 2012. Background The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's (OMIG) mission is to enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… addresses in New York State (e.g., entities such as Time Warner Cable and Verizon) have experienced difficulty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceVillage of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… deficit in the Villag's general fund as of May 31, 2004. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… totaled $36 million, which were funded primarily with real property taxes, State aid and PILOT payments. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… be mailed to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2023. A second … mail to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2023. Signed … check. If responses are received prior to January 1, 2024, the checks will be reissued. Any checks that remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background: Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2156
… Reporting Manual Items B-300 and B-300A, issued August 11, 2023, maintenance rates have been increased. Note : Items … Item s B-0300 and B-0300A are effective as of September 1, 2023. OSC Actions: OSC will create Control-D report NBEN725 … Deductions page. The effective date should be the first day of the pay period for the check date in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2156-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly … to 38 flags in a timely manner. The one remaining flag that was not responded to in a timely manner was a red flag, indicating that structural failure was a potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for brand name drugs. The audit covered the period from July 2016 through … Findings We identified $1,102,823 in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs where generic drugs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or received reimbursement from … compensation. Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… June 30, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … reimburses the intraocular lens as a special item implant, meaning the hospital receives an additional fee for the lens itself. If a provider corrects or adjusts the intraocular lens, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate … Bridge and Highway Safety Program, the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention … related programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. Certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityWadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… (Wadsworth) was established in 1984 and is responsible for the certification of laboratories performing … (NELAP). ELAP standards conform to standards NELAC adopted for implementation in July 2003. ELAP issues certificates of … and Hazardous Waste); Air and Emissions; and Medical Marijuana. As of July 2019, ELAP had 468 approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue
… drug claims maintained in CVS Health’s temporary holding account. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through … CVS Health improperly designated a temporary holding account, used to process certain prescription drug claims, as … is due to Civil Service for rebate-eligible claims in the account for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/17/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenueControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as the “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followHerkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … funds or provide the Treasurer and OSC with an annual certificate of cash balances, along with other information, … bank holding court and trust money submits an annual certificate of balances to the Treasurer and OSC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2