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Retirees Contribute to New York State's Economy
… in good times and bad, helping to build a stronger New York. During 2023, approximately 79 percent of NYSLRS … 79 percent of NYSLRS retirees live in New York State During 2020 NYSLRS retirees were responsible for $152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retirees-contribute-new-york-states-economyUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from … through October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… 2011 through March 31, 2015, United paid claims totaling $16 million for services provided by Long Island Laparoscopic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgerySecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… properly safeguarding its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI … cancer treatment and research complex located in Buffalo, New York. To support its operations, the … security standards for protecting ePHI, as established in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… Top) VO1871 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about 25 year special retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pForestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… and application user accounts were not properly managed. In addition, sensitive information technology control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Charlotte Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-27)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensured District information … and computerized data were safeguarded. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not monitor computer use … IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-27Newfield Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-181)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Thoroughly review … recommendations and indicated they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. … Determine whether the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-181Canandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… requirements. Adequately monitor purchases made from a New York State contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the vendor. Key Recommendations Comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive … for online banking transactions. Ensure that authorized access to online bank accounts was limited. Monitor computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Claims Auditing (2022M-12)
… invoices and/or other documentation. However, none of these claims were independently reviewed and approved … expectations for the claims audit process. The Secretary of the Board (Secretary) reviewed the tested claims between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/04/08/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-claimsLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… Most counties in New York State share a portion of their local sales tax … share of sales tax revenue that counties allocate to other local governments (based on the self-reported annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-state15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses
… Starting March 31, 2017, New York State must pay each qualified small business within 15 days after … complete a few simple steps in our Vendor Self Service Portal: Sign up to receive payments electronically – Once you … Portal Select the “Self-certify as a NYS Prompt Pay Small Business” link Follow the prompts to complete your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businessesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient … process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services provided to Empire Plan members. United … pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpState Agencies Bulletin No. 560
… is considered to have worked a minimum of one-half day for the purpose of computing overtime compensation. An … the requirement that overtime compensation is paid only for work in excess of the basic 40-hour work week. An employee eligible for Recall Overtime may or may not be on Standby. An employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/560-review-and-update-recall-overtime-pay-eligible-employees-classified-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… where DANC could improve its operations, specifically in terms of procurement reporting and determining reasonable … accounts receivable collection and reporting practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As … past due that it was unable to collect. The temporary rise in NYSERDA's accounts receivable balance was attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsWhat Tier Are You In?
… to a tier based on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look under 'My Account Summary.' There are six tiers in the Employees’ … 31, 2012 Tier 6 April 1, 2012 or after There are no Tier 4 New York State correction officers. Those who joined July 27, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdfAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
Determine whether Adirondack Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/adirondack-2022-61.pdfWesthill Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-32)
Determine whether Westhill Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District Office’s network to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/westhill-central-2021-32.pdf