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Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) waiver practices are effectively addressing … to November 12, 2014. Background Health care facilities in New York State are required to operate in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care positions. Our audit covered the period of … criminal history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs. Providers submit an … (19,622) of the CHRC submissions resulted in applicants being denied employment eligibility. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department (SED) are following the State’s … of vaccine-preventable disease. Our audit focuses on schools outside New York City and covers the period … of complete immunization (CI) was 97 percent. DOH carries out the enforcement and monitoring of immunizations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our … water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… of Health (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services provided to Medicaid recipients. Medicaid payments are based, in part, on procedure codes reported on claims that indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… staff, despite hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal year (CFY) 2024, according to a new report released today by … workforce growth projections of 195,000 new positions a year. One factor impacting the number of nursing school … than any other health system in New York City. This year, CUNY unveiled a new Nursing Education, Research and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsOversight of the Title Insurance Industry (2017-S-10)
To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s10.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-220
… To explain Agency procedures for processing payment of the Nurses’ Health Specialty Differential. Affected Employees Employees in the following titles: Staff Nurse Staff Nurse (hourly) Nurse Practitioner Background The annual payment of the Nurses’ Health Specialty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-220-payment-nurses-health-specialty-differentialLe Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
… District’s reserve policy or transparently fund reserves. In addition, the Board did not take an active role in managing and overseeing reserve fund activity and did not … replenished. Could not demonstrate that $2 million held in four reserves was reasonable or needed. For example, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-186
… Affected Employees Unified Court System employees in Bargaining Unit F8 who are members of the Suffolk County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-186-discontinue-deduction-code-542-amalgamated-term-life-insuranceAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Automatic Orders are court orders that prohibit parties in a divorce case from making transactions such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-248
… Specialty Differential. Affected Employees Employees in the following titles: Staff Nurse Staff Nurse (hourly) … of the Nurses’ Health Specialty Differential is made in accordance with the 2000-2002 agreement with the New York … Practitioners who meet the eligibility criteria contained in the memorandum dated December 9, 2005 from Carmelo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-248-payment-cuny-nurses-health-specialty-differentialDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… of mental health and substance abuse issues: DHS does not utilize all data available, and clients’ … once they are placed in a shelter and that the agency does not utilize its option to remove clients who pose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthX.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… sources follow the naming convention of “US_XXXX.” For example: “US_DEFENSE”, “US_HOUSING”, “US_SOC_SECURITY.” Refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… by the Division of Budget (DOB) have increased to a total of $27.3 billion through State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2028-29 and state spending is projected to rise at a rate that outpaces revenues. “Uncertainty over federal … As Congress works on the federal budget, there may be additional and significant changes to law and rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… unable to account for all the DME purchased, with credit card transactions an issue. Looking at a sample of nine credit card purchases, auditors found DOH could not provide proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… (MLTC) during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should have received pro-rated payments for the partial episodes of … for the 10 days. DiNapoli’s auditors determined DOH has not established eMedNY system controls to prevent the … mechanisms to identify and recover overpayments when CHHAs do not bill according to DOH guidelines. DOH officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.2
… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2052.1 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and … Payable Using Earnings Code HCB or HBP for guidance on what type of earnings codes should be included when totaling … in Eligible Position B. Since the combined total earnings does not exceed $62,500, the combined hours worked in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20522-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.1
… is contained in Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022. Section 1 amends the Social Services Law by adding … of continuous employment under this program. Salary Cap or Earnings Cap If the employee’s eligible position has a Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20521-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… established within the Department of Health (Department) for the purpose of maximizing patient safety, reducing … information. PHL charged the PSC with developing a system for the voluntary reporting of medical errors and identified … for monitoring compliance with applicable federal and State laws and regulations and, through its Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-follow