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DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes Developmental … for coordinating services for approximately 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities living in 150 group homes … food and household items through a centralized contract with Palmer Distributing until the contract expired in June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health … for the first time in February 2021. Adults accounted for two-thirds of enrollment growth, rising by 356,677 to a … Strategies to Protect Quality of Care and Contain Costs. Two comprehensive efforts to identify cost containment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … and episodic home health care claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; $738,903 was paid for newborn birth … code; $486,951 was paid for claims that were billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020IX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… adjustment voucher regardless of whether the grant award is open or closed with the federal agency or whether the appropriation/segregation is active or lapsed. See Chapter VII, Section 3 - Refund of … amount reported to the vendor and the IRS. When a refund is received on an open award and it relates to a lapsed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … and episodic home health care claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies, such as claims for services that were … codes; $479,907 was paid for claims that were billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/20/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2019-through-march-31-2020New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are … and maintenance of required inventories. Review ICL’s food service operations and ensure that actions are taken to reduce excessive food waste. Provide training to providers and DHS staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteNew York’s Paid Family Leave Program
… New York State recently began providing 12 weeks of fully paid … Labor Department, and OSC analysis Paid Family Leave Is an Employee-Funded Benefit The New York State Department of … contributions, and reporting employee contributions on W-2 tax forms. 11 As shown in Figure 2, in the first year of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-programAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to promote timely … and services at an early age helps prepare a child with a disability to enter school ready to learn. Preschool … to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities. Preschool special education services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21)
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … than $6 million in restitution. Mr. Wills was indicted by a New York County Grand Jury after an investigation revealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-hePension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… homebuilder, is believed to be the first U.S. corporation to include these provisions in its board … to a separate Fund proposal which was co-filed by the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of … inclusive practices in seeking board candidates.” “Today’s announcement is good news for Monster Beverage’s future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityOpinion 88-48
… as trucks, trailers, bins and containers to be used in connection with a recycling program by the Western Finger … is authorized to purchase equipment to be used in connection with a recycling program. With respect to whether … for work, material or supplies performed or furnished in connection with construction , shall be awarded by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2022, eMedNY processed over 294 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of nearly $42 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding the Government (E … from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … for vacation time when she actually hadn’t. She then put in for time off and collected more than $11,000 for days that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has … compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… from tax exempt hospitals or extended care facilities All attorney services except for real estate transactions. What … directly to attorneys Payments made directly to an attorney for settlements or judgments Business Units do not … or joint payments are being made to the claimant and/or an attorney or law firm (attorney), one or two Forms 1099-MISC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment. Key Findings District … officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services or ensure claims were properly … beverage receipts totaling $3,814 without adequate support to show they were a valid expenditure, including eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… (Board) provided oversight to ensure purchases complied with the District’s procurement policy, claims were … The Board did not ensure all disbursements complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper … in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Oversight of Telemental Health Services
… Objective To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and … July 2019, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) expanded the State’s TMH regulations to allow additional OMH-licensed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-services