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DiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
Superstorm Sandy added three years to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA already overdue and over budget post911 security program according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $14 million from a decedents estate for which he served as a courtappointed administrator
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… during the competitive bidding process; and Reduce the number of bidding documents retained. The Costs of Not Using … Office of General Services Procurement Services Group Telephone: (518) 474-6717 Email: [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… (OEM) at 11 percent (see Figure 2). Impact The FY 2026 preliminary budget assumes that the NYPD will receive … OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – HSGP Funds by Department FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) Department FY 2025 FY 2026 NYPD $ 171.2 $ 7.7 FDNY 59.8 26.9 OEM 28.4 3.7 All Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … recommendations included in our initial audit report, Windows Domain Administration and Management (Report … ITS operates data centers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support statewide mission-critical applications for 53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-42
… to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2023 Call-Out Response Payment. Affected … the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), provides for a call-out response payment to eligible employees at the … Eligibility Criteria In recognition of the necessity for employees of the Office of Transportation Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-42-2023-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2022-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… direct deposit funds for the Thursday, April 6, 2023, check date into employee bank accounts. The distribution of … and NYSPO bulletin boards for additional information and updates. Agencies should notify the Division of the Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-44
… to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2024 Call-Out Response Payment. Affected … the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), provides for a call-out response payment to eligible employees at the … be made in a separate check. There is no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria: In recognition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-44-2024-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2023-2024Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations … commitments reported by 29,795, or 7.7 percent. NYPA sold scrap metal and plant equipment without appropriate controls and … To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit covered the period … effective April 1, 2012, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth weight kick payment) for each enrolled newborn weighing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York properly established annual contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and sought appropriate rebates. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 through … in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients. To collect rebates, states determine the amount of rebates owed to them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… effectively oversees and monitors efforts by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACF), and Home Health Care … history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs. Providers submit an electronic … background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to State requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Facility Planning Bureau Project Review ( 2018-S-2 ). About the Program The … established by the Department’s Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau), and, upon completion of review, issues building … included in our initial audit report Facility Planning Bureau Project Review 2018S2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned fees … time of our scope, Mitchell-Lama developments collected application fees of up to $200 per applicant. (In August … indefinitely unless an applicant requests a refund or the application is rejected by the development or HPD. Generally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Report 2018-S-4 ). About the Program The Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP), created in 1983 under the … included in our initial audit report Homeless Housing and Assistance Program Project Selection and Maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services
… is higher paying, than the service actually provided is a practice known as upcoding. During the period January 1, 2016 … of their claims at higher-level E/M codes. Based on a test of 90 claims from nine providers, which paid $72,245 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesMonitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… in each specific batch of hot mix asphalt (HMA) loaded on delivery trucks. The delivery ticket specifies the type and quantity of product … bid specifications by reviewing the batch reports and delivery tickets. Towns can also require that vendors provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… 170 City employees. The City faces potential increased salary and wage costs when these agreements are settled. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… Purpose To provide information about the employee's mailing addresses … To provide information about the employees mailing addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-report