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Medicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Report … was appropriately paying out-of-state providers for ambulatory surgery services provided to New York State Medicaid recipients. For the period from April 16, 2004 through June 30, 2009, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-overpayments-out-state-ambulatory-surgery-services-followBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30). Background Our initial report, issued on June 13, 2013, determined that the majority … of the four recommendations included in our initial report Bus Driver Licensing 2012S30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for … New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… through June 8, 2011, Medicaid paid about $6.9 million for services purportedly performed by the six dentists at the … also found that the dentists routinely certified claims for services that were purportedly provided by another … our findings to the State Attorney General’s Office for further investigation. In August 2012, Lawrence Bruckner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Report 2012-S-10). Background Our … Plan (NYSHIP) made improper payments totaling $137,459 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Based on information obtained from … indicated on the claims), auditors determined that Davis Ethical likely fabricated nearly all of the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… by traditional carriers decreased and reliance on the black car services and taxis increased. The number of … there was an unquantified liability risk associated with black car services and taxis that was expanding and was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, … lower costs, and innovative solutions. With an annual budget of about $434 million, the agency serves as one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followState Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… entities that existed in 2008-09 were consolidated or closed by 2011-12, while some new entities had been created. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. In conjunction with audit 2013-S-73 , the audit covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. The New York City (NYC) Department … To assess the extent of implementation of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… provides low-interest financing to multifamily rental developers who commit to designate at least 20 percent of a … provide real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New York City, participating Program developers receive tax abatements through Section 421-A of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-375
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure for employees represented by UUP. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-375-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2293
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2025 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate. Affected … Department of Financial Services has announced that the 2025 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee … be $354.53 per year. Effective Dates: Effective for all 2025 paychecks, as of Institution paycheck dated January 9, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2293-2025-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseBrasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… over the work of the Treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing District checks … the Treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019. Complete mandatory fiscal oversight … made during our audit period and found that they were for proper District purposes. Key Recommendations Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Woodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and levied taxes that were more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… whether the Wallace Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. We determined that: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… achieved. HCR contracts with Local Administrators (LAs) to manage the HCV program at the local level. This … and contribute to HCR’s Unrestricted Net Position (UNP). LAs must conduct physical HQS inspections of each unit under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingPittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if District officials adequately safeguarded PPSI on mobile … January 21, 2016. Background The Pittsford Central School District is located in the Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, … County and the Town of Victor in Ontario County. The District, which operates nine schools with approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveTidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC
… million for professional services and $1.6 million for travel expenses. Background The Division’s mission is to … expenses incurred as part of the consultants’ pre-approved travel. The contract totals $91.7 million for the period July … Basin $11,968 for travel expenses that did not comply with requirements in the OSC Travel Manual, as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/tidal-basin-government-consulting-llcDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for June and July
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and their major public authorities during the months of June … by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution of all project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-june-and-july