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Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… the Department was credited with all drug rebate and discount revenue due the State. We considered these actions … Key Recommendations Remit the $694,227 in rebate and discount revenue identified by the audit to the Department. … implement oversight procedures to ensure drug rebate and discount revenues from manufacturers are correct and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenuePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Taxpayer claimed ineligible refundable credits (e.g., fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and inspection activities ensure licensed and registered child care facilities are in compliance with applicable laws … families, and communities. The Office's Division of Child Care Services (Division) is responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility … and Traffic Law (Law) stipulate that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Office of the State Comptroller shall … ascertain the total amount of expenses the Department of Motor Vehicles incurs in its administration of the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableBus Driver Licensing
… have met the requirements of Article 19-A, and instruct depot superintendents that no driver can operate a bus in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive information. The audit covers the … Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for … Fifteen of the 132 electronic devices readied for surplus still contained data, even though the Department had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … of LIRR bridges during the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011 and B&T bridges during the period January 1, 2008 to December 18, 2012. Background MTA's LIRR and B&T generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2016, eMedNY processed about 202 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $29 billion. The claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016HTA of New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2014. Background HTA is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Westchester … the ages of three and five years. HTA is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … that HTA reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/hta-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are no formal shelters. Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter … of hotels and motels housing the homeless to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencySusan E. Wagner Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To SED: Review the recommended disallowances resulting from our audit and make appropriate adjustments to the costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/susan-e-wagner-preschool-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes. … of Health (Department), provides a wide range of medical services to individuals who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse … about 1.1 million members. Civil Service contracts with Beacon Health Options (Beacon) to administer the MHSA program for the Empire Plan. … To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … Program Approximately 2.3 million children are transported to school daily across the State, with one third riding … Law requires the State Education Department (Department) to (a) determine and define the qualifications of drivers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… to provide and support mental health services and psychiatric care from a remote location. In 2015, OMH … a formal set of TMH standards allowing only physicians or psychiatric nurse practitioners to use TMH for assessment and … OMH-licensed care providers beyond physicians or psychiatric nurse practitioners to provide TMH services. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs several options for … those amounts established by the state and approved by CMS. In 2016, the New York State Legislature approved a plan … also still paid 100 percent). The plan was approved by CMS and enacted as New York State Social Services Law § …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, including child protective services, foster … is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York State. As of March 1, 2021, CONNECTIONS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-follow