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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1549
… Affected Employees Employees who previously enrolled in payroll deduction for Transamerica (voluntary) Life … and advise employees to follow the directions provided in their letters from Univers Transamerica and the PEF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offeredControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report, … to improve internal controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … pharmacy claims totaling $978,251 on behalf of 18,010 Medicaid recipients whose pharmacy benefits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… determined that Davis Ethical likely fabricated nearly all of the improper claims. Davis Ethical processed many of … work with the Nassau County District Attorney and the New York State Department of Financial Services. On December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Report … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… issued on May 19, 2014, found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) did not follow the New York State Department of Transportation (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in … veterans had been identified on their waiting lists. NYC HPD approved many of these non-veterans’ applications, … included in our initial report. Key Finding NYC HPD has made progress in addressing the issues identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State Resources (Report 2008-S-145). Background The New York State Psychiatric Institute (Institute), established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Claims Processing … $1.2 million. Key Finding Department officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… report, issued on July 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have documentation to … for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority did not provide documentation to support that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… April 26, 2013, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… 15, 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured … rental payments. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2008-S-159) New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Assertive Community Treatment Program (2014-S-25). Background The New York State Office of Mental … in their social and emotional development and in the early identification and treatment of serious emotional … throughout the State to provide services for nearly 5,500 recipients. Based on their respective areas of expertise, ACT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New … administrative adjudication program, which is intended in part to divert such high-volume non-criminal cases from the … Department to correct the errors we found and to establish a more proactive approach to program monitoring. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… programs. The TANF block grant program requires New York State to engage individuals in countable work activities. The … Office administers New York’s Wage Subsidy program and has contracted with eligible public or private not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followOpinion 97-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System … is to "provide counties with a funding mechanism to assist in the payment of the costs associated with establishing and … by article 6. Prior to 1996, "system costs" was defined in County Law, §301(8) as "... the costs associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… feasible for another constituent agency to perform some or all of the necessary services; it would be feasible and more … needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOpinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … officers subject to mandatory referendum) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23(2)(f): A local law which authorizes a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 92-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (consulting engineer as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 91-26
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … the library and firms which employ relatives of library officers and employees. This is in reply to your letter … between the municipality and a firm, partnership or association of which the municipal officer or employee is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26