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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1048
… has reached the dues/agency shop fee cap of $900 for the calendar year. At the request of PEF,the maximum cap will be … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1048-removal-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-cap-grade-038-employees-representedThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established lists. We found that applicants who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… had adequate protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations and their sub-sections included in our initial audit report, Assertive Community Treatment … serious mental illness; to support children and families in their social and emotional development and in the early identification and treatment of serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New York State … consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through the TVBs and the … Department of Motor Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1194
… the valuation method chosen to ensure that the State of New York is in compliance with IRS regulations. The … reported as income on the Form W-2 Statement. The State of New York will not withhold Federal income taxes. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1194-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Report 2015-S - … work activities. The Office administers New York’s Wage Subsidy program and has contracted with eligible public or … themselves. Contractors reimburse employers for their wage subsidy costs (i.e., cost of the wages and fringe benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax … Effective Date(s) Immediately. Background Personal Use of Employer Provided Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are … To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of employerprovided vehicles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… York State Department of Financial Services. On December 10, 2015, William Davis pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in … Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-10) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Our initial audit report, which was issued on January 16, 2014, found that Empire did not have adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects ( 2012-S-34 ). Background Our initial … on May 19, 2014, found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) did not follow the New York State … (Department) requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. Instead, the Authority followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report, … to improve internal controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). … Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 fee-for-services pharmacy claims totaling $978,251 on behalf of 18,010 Medicaid recipients whose pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… for cost-sharing liabilities such as deductibles and coinsurance. However, these liabilities may be paid by … Healthfirst took actions to prevent further errant claims and overpayments. Additionally, providers submitted claim … one recommendation for the Department of Health to review and recover the remaining Medicaid overpayments for excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… programs also obtain savings through the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which requires drug manufacturers to … ensure providers bill physician-administered drugs at the discounted drug acquisition cost. Key Findings Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … entailed the identification and prevention of a potential $20.3 million overpayment resulting from a reimbursement rate … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. Furthermore, the initial … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on January 15, 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … audit report Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-through