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Pipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pipeline Safety Oversight ( 2015-S - 31 ). Background New … volatile, flammable, or toxic liquids) . According to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration … (PHMSA) records, between 1997 and 2016, New York had 207 pipeline incidents resulting in 24 fatalities, 109 injuries, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/pipeline-safety-oversight-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-132
… PBA requested OSC to provide a separate deduction code for each of their four distinct insurances. OSC Actions OSC has created three additional deduction codes for three of the insurance carriers. Deduction Code 309 continues to be used for one of the carriers, however, the deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-132-separation-insurance-deduction-code-309-pba-ny-insuranceFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino (Resorts) opened adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of … State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followSelected Financial Management Practices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial report, … Practices ( 2013-S-56 ). Background Our prior audit found the Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) needed to improve its … To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/15/selected-financial-management-practices-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… on May 26, 2015, examined whether the New York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling … performs routine operational and reliability checks of the Canal System’s critical structures, it had not performed … Capital Planning (2015-S-37) Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority: Capital Planning and Maintenance (2015-S-70) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… the six recommendations included in our original report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Report 2013-S-5). … recommendations to improve the Department’s oversight. The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program will potentially be … Bill, if enacted, would amend existing State laws to align railroad bridge inspection with federal regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2190
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2024 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease. … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2024 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2190-2024-nys-paid-family-leave-rate-decreaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2187
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2024 maximum salary limit for ORP and VDC plan members. … and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $345,000 for the 2024 calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 1 through 6 plan … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2024 maximum salary limit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2187-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1069
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary auto/homeowner insurance program (Code 549) available to members of the Public Employees Federation (PEF). Affected … To notify agencies of the new voluntary autohomeowner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1069-new-deduction-code-549-pef-mbp-metlifeControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… record information in their Fixed Asset Management (FAM) system and made errors when tagging items. We also found … Furthermore, H+H officials did not adequately monitor the FAM system and did not ensure that employees were aware of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2101
… of the 2023 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease. Affected Employees Employees eligible for the … of Financial Services announced the 2023 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for … of the 2023 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2101-2023-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-decreaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2087
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2023 maximum salary limit for ORP … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $330,000 for the 2023 calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 1 … January 12, 2023. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for calendar year 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2087-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntaryImproper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a dentist, Dr. Prosper Bonsi, DMD. The payments included claims for … the improper payments and monitor claims submitted by Dr. Bonsi. We also recommended that the Department implement … in the initial audit report. This included monitoring Dr. Bonsi’s claims for behavior management and after-hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/30/improper-payments-dentist-followTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… Purpose To determine whether Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State scholarship programs. Schools receiving State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeNon-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… to patients who require non-emergency transportation for healthcare-related services. These services must be … the patient's physician. The Corporation paid $2.7 million for non-emergency patient transportation during fiscal year … a number of weaknesses, including a lack of documentation for physician authorization of patient transportation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/non-emergency-patient-transportation-services-followLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, License Fee Revenues (Report 2010-N-1). Background The New … June 30, 2013 the Department collected $8.1 million in license fees, $10 million in franchise fees, and fines … to identify businesses that operate without a required license. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City Transit’s Department of Subways. SIR operates a single … length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to the southern terminal at Tottenville. Riders can … buses at many of SIR’s 21 stations or to the Staten Island Ferry. SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… for City Fiscal Year (CFY) ended June 30, 2020 and $18.5 million for CFY ended June 30, 2021. We issued our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… recommendation made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Report 2018-S-10 ). About the Program The State’s Medicaid program provides transportation to medically … recommendation made in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-follow