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City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Medicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… therapy session for eight recipients. The provider did not bill the appropriate FQHC payment rate of $35.16 for group … Clarify to the FQHCs that were overpaid how to properly bill Medicaid for group therapy services. Ensure all FQHCs bill Medicaid the correct reimbursement rate for group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupDisaster Recovery Planning
… College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) data center. The audit covers the period January 2017 through June … Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems ( 2014-S-24 ) Office of … Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems (Follow-Up) ( 2016-F-28 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Report 2015-S-23 ). Background The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followSafety at Stations
… public benefit corporation subsidiary of MTA in 1970. SIR is responsible for the operation of a rapid transit railroad … no work order is issued; and When multiple inspections of an incident area result in different findings, reconcile the differences and document what final conclusion has been reached. Establish a formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, 2011, to October 5, 2012. … for the oversight of fiscal matters. The County’s 2013 adopted budget included appropriations for all funds … new jail is risking inevitable expenditures the County can ill afford, whether it is from escalating construction costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition … to May 31, 2013. Background Saratoga County covers an area of approximately 840 square miles and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… the three-month period ending June 30, 2018, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Fund … state's pension fund is designed and prudently managed to provide sustainable investment returns over the long-term, … of the New York State and Local Retirement Systems (NYSLRS). As a long-term investor, the Fund has an investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsContract Advisory No. 7
… Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special … should be used in the Contract Number. Contract or stand alone purchase order transactions received at OSC for … non-approved. Agencies should review all contract and stand alone purchase order transactions under their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… record. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Central New York Regional Transportation Authority: Selected Aspects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by … to 18.2 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… Fund's (Fund) overall return in the third quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 4.12 percent for the … period ending Dec. 31, 2017, with an estimated value of $209.1 billion, according to New York State Comptroller … solid returns on investments during the last three months of 2017," DiNapoli said. "Notwithstanding recent volatility, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… one employee implicated the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules for 2009 and are taxable as income. As a result, … 2010 may also trigger the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules and may be taxable as income. If so, the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees based primarily on high rental car expenses. One employee was selected because of … more than $15,000. For the third employee, we found that mileage reported on the rental car company receipt exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… guidelines and whether Medicaid made improper payments. The audit covers the period April 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. … “crossover” claims. In December 2009, the Department of Health (Department) implemented an automated crossover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims … 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … transfers occur among hospitals or divisions that are part of a merged or consolidated facility. Under these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of … City of Olean Budget Review B1713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-41
… Earnings End Date: 11/24/2022 Earn Code: SHL Unit: 1 Miscellaneous Payment Information The Shift Lump Sum … using Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.95975% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-41-2022-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card … in a record $48 million from them in 2022. “Unused gift cards have set a new record, as they make up a growing number … season I encourage all New Yorkers to spend their gift cards in a timely manner to avoid possible inactivity fees or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… are also eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program available to people 65 or more years-old, … of Health (Department) implemented the Medicare/ Medicaid claim crossover system. Under the system, providers submit … because eMedNY incorrectly interpreted certain crossover claim adjustment codes; and did not properly apply Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims