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Pipeline Safety Oversight
… is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and federal performance standards. Our … Between 1995 and 2014, New York had 194 pipeline incidents with 23 fatalities, 123 injuries, and $77 million in property … and update the Manual to reflect those procedures. Work with the Operators to identify all available sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightCapital Planning
… Purpose To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) has complied with the capital … October 30, 2015. Background The NFTA is a multi-modal transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningCUNY Bulletin No. CU-839
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Plumber and Thermostat Titles. Affected Employees: CUNY … purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Plumber and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-839-cuny-2025-rate-increases-plumber-and-thermostat-titlesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… who owns and operates Madison Physical Therapy located in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Amir’s patients are primarily … of Claims for Selected Professional Services (2010-S-73) Department of Health: Overpayments for Services Also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistOpinion 2003-5
… statute to retirement matters were dropped in a subsequent amendment, the Court held that the amendment was not intended to increase the scope of coverage … have been in full force and effect on and after September 11, 2001, provides a line-of-duty presumption for diseases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1342
… To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2014 CSEA LLS payment and provide instructions for … for payment of the 2014-2015 Longevity Payment effective October 2014 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of … equated to a grade (Grade 001-025) are eligible for the October 2014 CSEA LLS payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1342-october-2014-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… in the processing of Automated Interface transactions and files as a result of the SSN Decoupling project. Affected … submissions: New Hire transactions Rehire, Concurrent Hire and Transfer transactions Note: This Bulletin describes the … above types of transactions (i.e., New Hire Transactions and Rehire, Concurrent Hire and Transfer transactions. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Affected Employees Agencies entering new Hire transactions online/directly in PayServ Effective Date(s) Effective … SSN Decoupling has resulted in procedural changes to the online Hire transaction in PayServ, and the creation of a new … to allow agencies to reserve an Empl ID. OSC Actions The online agency Hire transaction has been changed as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservJawonio, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by Jawonio, Inc. (Jawonio) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, … reported by Jawonio Inc Jawonio on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR were properly calculated adequately documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/jawonio-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… (Program) to ensure that it complies with all requirements and achieves its program goals. Background The Migrant … federal grant program authorized by the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. A migrant child is anyone between 3 and 21 years old whose parent, guardian, or spouse – or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to more than 1.2 million active and … United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOversight of Homeless Shelters
… uncertified shelters, we observed a range of substandard living conditions, the most egregious of which pose obvious … We also found numerous examples of other unacceptable living conditions, including trash piles stored in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersInternal Control System Components
… Assistance’s (Office) management of its internal control system appropriately addresses all five components of internal control. Our audit scope included the period January 1, 2013 … York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act requiring each State agency to institute a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsNorth Country Kids, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by North County Kids, Inc. (North Country) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on North Country’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and certain expenses reported on North Country’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/north-country-kids-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… Immediately. Background Personal Use of Employer Provided Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are fringe benefits. Per the … employee’s income. Personal use of an employer-provided vehicle generally includes use of the vehicle for purposes of commuting to and from an employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andAdirondack Helping Hands, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered expenses reported on Adirondack’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background … ineligible costs included: $22,215 in other than personal service costs that consisted of $9,453 in ineligible rent, … the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-48) North Country Kids, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/02/adirondack-helping-hands-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Variety Child … offers a range of special education services and programs to children with disabilities from birth to eight years of age. During the period July 1, 2013 through … To determine whether the costs reported by Variety Child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… of the most prevalent human diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Its overarching mission is to … with over 30 insurance carriers to provide health care for their insured members. All hospitals operate knowing that … claims will be denied, and payments might not be obtained for services. Insurance carriers may deny payment for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesOpinion 2000-2
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (expenditure by village to promote literary, graphic, dramatic and … et seq .; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(l)(i): A village, by resolution, may provide for bands, movies and similar … and the arts within the village. In addition, it may, by local law, further provide for the promotion of literary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2