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Local Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… begin construction before the final approval and any on-site confirmation of completed projects. The systems the … timeliness. Develop a risk-based approach for conducting site visits of projects under construction to gain reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… the rules and policies set forth by the Department and the State Education Department. Our audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… prosecution. Our initial audit report, which was issued on August 15, 2017, identified many automotive facility … issuance of this follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversaw and monitored efforts by Nursing Homes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), and New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… conducted primarily through the Office of Early Learning for program functions and the Facilities Planning Office for safety and fire inspections. Department regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid … care needs. Following enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health … had adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the … Key Findings The Board did not have the information needed to properly monitor and manage Town operations. These serious … of funds. The Town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. The Supervisor did not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… manufacturing firm, to highlight an investment made by the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private … Fund is the third largest public pension plan in the United States with more than one million members, retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and improvements over the next two decades, according to a … drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and operating far beyond their useful life," DiNapoli said. … with water main breaks, leaks, contaminated drinking water and other problems that can result in public health threats, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2015-16, $11 million from gift cards was … rebates to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to … office is currently holding more than $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… revenue growth, the results can have a serious impact on their budgets now and in the future. As the 2015 fiscal … (2.1), Western New York (1.9) and the Finger Lakes (0.9). On Long Island, sales tax collections declined by 1.4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsNew York City Airport Lease
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key terms … for feasibility studies of direct rail links from Downtown Manhattan to JFK and Newark Liberty airports. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-leaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 915
… PS Query and PayServ users that the upgraded version of PS Query will be available in the Training Sandbox for a limited period of time. PayServ production, currently available in the … in the Sandbox. The data in the Sandbox will be as of March 3, 2009. Please note that more recent data will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/915-ps-query-preparation-payroll-system-upgrade