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Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… electrical, and resident care equipment to ensure their safe operating condition in accordance with Section 415.29(b) … of medical equipment and generator tests and record keeping of these activities. Other Related Audit/Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsPrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Programs For Little Learners (PFLL) on its Consolidated … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial … To SED: Review the disallowances identified by our audit and, if warranted, make the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdirondack 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 … that consisted of $9,453 in ineligible rent, $5,939 in non-reimbursable working capital interest, $3,756 in … 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-manualJawonio, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). Our … disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical conditions. Jawonio is approved by SED to provide … appropriate. Remind Jawonio officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/jawonio-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… DHS and the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) began integrating into a single management structure, … homeless rehousing operations will transition from DHS to HRA while shelter system management will remain with DHS. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… ACT teams include members from various fields (e.g., psychiatry, nursing, vocational rehabilitation). According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Medicare claims using the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for his group practice and the related Medicaid claims using his NPI as an individual provider. Mark Amir did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistPipeline Safety Oversight
… incidents involved evacuations, road closures, a business closure, and other situations that left businesses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… responsible for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This audit covers the period April 1, 2011 … The Department is responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the … site is about once a year at most. In addition, the bills do not include up-to-date costs, which delays recovery of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryCapital Planning
… rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; NFTA’s radio and train control systems; its rail station escalators; and the light rail’s catenary system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningInternal Control System Components
… period January 1, 2013 through May 21, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities, and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit scope covers the period … and support to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through … for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local Districts. However, the Office remains responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersNY-Sun Incentive Program
… commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy in New York. NY-Sun aims to add more than three gigawatts (3 billion watts) of solar capacity, enough to power approximately 400,000 homes … is to help establish a self-sustaining and self-sufficient solar industry in the State. The roughly $1 billion will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… of ITS. In each case, we reported on areas where ITS had not established adequate controls over its processes and … steps were performed. For example, a risk assessment was not conducted timely to help identify priorities and avoid … increase process and system standardization. ITS often did not provide timely or independent access to certain data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… to oversee the funded project, as well as a construction contractor, and will be receiving funding from multiple … years after funding was first made available; Questionable contractor selection practices at a non-restructured project … determine whether appropriate procedures were used in the contractor selection process. Enhance and document DHCR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… remove a tumor and to repair blood vessels and a sciatic nerve that resulted from the removal of the tumor. However, … the three procedures - the repair of the blood vessels and nerve - because they were not distinct or independent of the … have paid, $6,250 for the repair of the blood vessels and nerve. Using statistically valid methods, we estimate, with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… temporary or seasonal employment in an agricultural or fishing activity as a principal means of livelihood. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program2013 Year End Report
… payments to claimants and medical providers from the Workers Compensation Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-report