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DiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by … Yorkers or to those who have special health care needs. For the state Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s … claims processing system, allowed improper payments for services involving ordering, prescribing, referring, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under contract M050231 were for appropriate expenses. Background On April 28, 2014, the … in expenses was incurred during the contract period for work relevant to the contract objectives, and was for expenses not previously paid from another funding source. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up)
… and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support, … State. Local Districts' annual claims submission to OTDA for homeless housing was $2 billion or more for calendar years 2019 through 2022. The Onondaga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse-followReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… administered through the Local Districts, comprising the New York City Department of Homeless Services and 57 county … Districts that reimburse shelter providers outside of New York City to submit shelters' operating budget annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… A scholarship is an amount given to an individual for study, training, or research; it does not constitute compensation for personal services. According to Internal Revenue Code … scholarship if the amount paid to an individual is used for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsEast Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… claims auditor. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment to ensure it is … in the claims process. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County … to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole Murray were charged … students at their homes. In order to further their scheme, Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray also allegedly added phony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeChange of Address Form (RS5512)
To notify NYSLRS of a change in your address, NYSLRS members use form RS5512.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5512.pdfDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… and processes, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … officials are working to fix the problems identified by my auditors to improve the rebate collection process. … estimated $50.3 million in uncollected rebates. DiNapoli made 12 recommendations to DOH to collect the unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… Active service for this benefit means: You are paid on the payroll; You are on a leave of absence with pay; You are on … or within 90 days from the date you: Are last paid on the payroll; or Are last on an authorized medical leave for up to … service" is defined as while you are: Being paid on the payroll; or On an authorized medical leave of absence for up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… 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/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandOperational Advisory No. 33
… titled Shipping has been renamed to Shipping, Postage and Mail Services and should be used when shipping any type of … using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now appears in the Supplies and Materials, Non-Personal Service budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesOpinion 89-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish fund … of the fund for "anticipated judgments and claims", it is our opinion that, consistent with the conclusion in Opn No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the claims audit process and to … or employee has a prohibited interest. … The purpose of our audit was to review the claims audit process and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… 31, 2016. Background The Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park (Library) is a school district public library … are attached to each claim. … Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park Claims Processing 2017M175 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… did not audit claims before approving payments. Of 166 claim vouchers reviewed, totaling $783,400, the Supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … prior to Board audit. Ensure that Town personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply with, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215CUNY Bulletin No. CU-329
… A scholarship is an amount given to an individual for study, training or research; it does not constitute compensation for personal services. According to Internal Revenue Code … scholarship if the amount paid to an individual is used for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-329-payment-and-reporting-cuny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… causes your loans in total to exceed the federal limits for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan … you must include it on your federal income tax return for the year the loan is granted or becomes taxable. If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… payments are made: a payment for the first hospital’s claim and a payment for the second hospital’s claim. However, … episode of care. Key Findings Medicaid made $1.6 million in actual overpayments and up to $5.3 million in potential overpayments because separate payments were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… Expense, or SSI/SSP Check Guidance: A vendor may request New York State reissue a check because the check was stolen … the claim is a valid forgery, a check will be mailed to New York State Treasury. NYS Treasury will notify the agency … agency should repay the vendor as soon as possible with a new voucher through SFS to ensure the vendor receives its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checks