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Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, … on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or for a partial episode (when … To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report Improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) waiver practices are effectively … safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This audit covered the period April 1, 2012 to November 12, 2014. Background Health care facilities in New York State are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY … is an Enterprise Resource Program. The objective of CUNYfirst was to replace CUNY’s legacy systems with an integrated and flexible state-of-the-art solution. During its early phases, CUNYfirst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… of New York (CUNY) consists of 11 senior colleges, six community colleges, and several other specialized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… they were aware of at Lehman and its affiliated entities. Six of Lehman’s accounts were opened or closed after CUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Administration at each college to ensure that each bank account complies with University policies and procedures. Prior to establishing any new bank account, the Policy requires colleges to notify the UC by … Fully comply with prescribed procedures for opening new bank accounts and the monitoring of existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is maximizing revenues from Medicaid … Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, the State of New York has been able to recover a portion of the Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … outcomes, including the extent to which the overall goal of permanent, unsubsidized employment is achieved. This … jobs, and reimburse employers for costs (i.e., cost of the wages and fringe benefits paid to participants during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s (SUNY) internal controls over procurement ensure … September 3, 2014. Background The State University of New York (SUNY) consists of 64 colleges located throughout … Related Audits/Reports of Interest State University of New York System Administration Office: Selected Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… the control environment to ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with State regulations and adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSelected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals and … district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations it … are conducted annually at the bedded facilities, which house persons overnight, and every other year at daytime … fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Child Care Licensing and Inspection
… for the day care centers and group family day care homes, or through registration processes for the small day care centers, family day care homes and school aged child care centers. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… $21 million, and that further savings could be achieved as leases on remaining excess office space expire. Subsequently, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeSubway Wait Assessment
… Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency standards; whether those … It serves an average 5.5 million weekday passengers on its 23 subway lines (which includes three shuttle lines). … York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentEmpire 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/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Albany Medical Center (AMC) for special items were made according to … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance … if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Albany Medical Center AMC for special items were made according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Mount Sinai Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Mount Sinai. Background … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mount-sinai-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Peter's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to St. Peter's Hospital (St. Peter's) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Peter's. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-peters-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Capital One Bank Accounts
… business purposes. However, about $39,000 of the account expenditures took place without evidence of required … and headquarter departments comply with procedures for opening bank accounts, including instructions that are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accounts