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Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid Program. Many Medicaid recipients receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of millions in the New York City metropolitan area. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Act or ADA) was … passengers with a disability. The audit covered the period from June 24, 2019 to March 12, 2020. Specifically, the audit … signage was evident to direct customers to seek assistance from PANYNJ staff. Four of the PATH stations, in Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects ( 2010-S-34 ). … that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling subway diversions, more needed … not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements to communicate information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to … which result from contracts with hospitals that do not include language that limits the reimbursement of special … totaling $885,680 for the items (or a 385 percent profit margin). Key Recommendations Enhance internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases, … for 3,524 deaths. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed with treatment and proper prevention of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… (DME) as a benefit of the program. DME includes devices or equipment, such as wheelchairs or oxygen equipment, that can withstand repeated use and have … on a monthly rental basis, subject to certain limits (or caps). A special category of DME – oxygen equipment – is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally. 1 In addition, the … in 2022, the largest difference recorded in the past 13 years. FIGURE 1: Employment-to-Population Ratios for People … who do not have a disability in 2022, a disparity that is also greater than the 4.7 percentage point gap nationwide. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal … will decrease by about nine percent from 20.1 percent of payroll to 18.2 percent of payroll. The average contribution … percent of payroll to 24.7 percent of payroll. “The state pension fund’s solid investment performance has delivered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report … Part B, which provides supplementary medical insurance for a broad range of outpatient medical services, physicians’ fees, and medical supplies. For individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Report 2010-S-66). … which was issued on July 24, 2012, determined that, for the five years ended June 30, 2010, Medicaid made $15.6 … Department of Health: Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients ( 2010-S-66 ) … To determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (2010-S-47). Background … and procedures in place to ensure proper Medicaid payments for foster care children placed in voluntary agencies. The … (known as voluntary agencies) are enrolled in Medicaid. For these children, the State establishes a “Daily Child Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… his office reviewed 2,035 contracts valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 1.3 million payments worth more than … the month of July. His office also rejected 256 contracts and related transactions valued at $304.6 million and more … University Professions Benefit for negotiated health benefits under a collective bargaining agreement. Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… range of outpatient medical services, physicians' fees, and medical supplies. Individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare are commonly referred to as "dual eligible." … Medicaid pays the balance that is not covered by Medicare and would otherwise be the financial obligation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… announced today his office approved 1,786 contracts valued at $2.1 billion and approved more than 2.5 million payments … rejected 204 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.1 billion and more than 4,000 payments valued at nearly … Bridge construction site. Department of Transportation $55 million with Ecco III Enterprises Inc. for rehab of three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Membership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… of service. If you are age 63 , vested and off public payroll, you can apply to receive a vested retirement … of service. If you are age 63 , vested and off public payroll, you can apply to receive a vested retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Report 2008-S-48). Background Our initial … of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also examined whether the project items on … Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (2008-S-48) New York State Thruway Authority: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followTown of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… 1, 2015 through November 18, 2016. Background The Town of Somerset is located in Niagara County and has a population of … Allocate sales tax as allowed by statute. … Town of Somerset Budgeting for Sales Tax 2016M419 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419XI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… quantity transactions under this Contract for the life of such general offer or promotion . If the Contractor offers … obligated, the Contractor shall include the payment terms of the discount on the applicable invoice(s) . For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… Unit must process its vouchers using that appropriation. State Operations appropriations have an appropriation lapsing … lapse September 15th.The State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processing