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Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This … To determine whether the Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… related to the administration of social services programs for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. … service costs (costs incurred by other county departments for the benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect costs they incur delivering services to, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. The audit covered the period December 1, … Claims are reimbursed based on a patient's condition and complexity of service. The APG system was adopted by the … all-inclusive reimbursement model. The patient's condition and complexity of service were not factored into the claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsLong Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc.
… Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc. (LIAAC) charged and the Department of Health AIDS Institute (Institute) … Service Provider (CSP) since 1986, LIAAC provides services and support for Long Island residents infected and affected by HIV/AIDS or at risk for infection. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/long-island-association-aids-care-incMedicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… effectively implemented and applied the new APR DRG-based hospital inpatient payment system for Medicaid services when … implemented to provide a more equitable payment method for hospital inpatient services and to better reflect the … For instance, Medicaid paid $153,329 on a claim with hospital charges totaling $9,685 for a patient who died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity … for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … included curriculum and annual reporting requirements in 12 bias-related categories (e.g., race, sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction … About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … The New York State Health Insurance Program NYSHIP administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/01/analysis-reasonable-and-customary-out-network-reimbursement-rates-medicalsurgical-servicesMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… dentists. Key Findings We identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent claims that were … on June 17, 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 hours. However, the dentists submitted claims … that were purportedly provided by another affiliated dentist. In addition, the dentists paid staff to recruit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one conductor was not at his assigned post when a train made a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' time and … workers, and other Metro-North employees when trains stop at a station during ongoing track work. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… on several community boards. Honoree Sharon Lee, acting Queens Borough President, has served in several capacities through New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… been issued: Department of Health: Improper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up) (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, … 30, 2012, Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a dentist. In a follow-up report, auditors determined DOH has … in the initial audit report. This included monitoring the dentist’s claims for behavior management and after-hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $12.5 billion in lost and forgotten … accounts are unclaimed in New York, some dating back to the 1940s. An interactive map created by DiNapoli’s office … by county. “Every New Yorker should visit our website to see if my office is holding any money in their name. It’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… through December 31, 2016. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Schuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the … prepared and subsidiary accounts were not reconciled to control accounts. As a result, County officials did not … delinquent tax accounts or the total amount of taxes due to the County at any time during the year. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural … is a crucial piece of the state's economy, with farms contributing nearly $2.4 billion to the state's gross … on immigrant workers." New York has more than 35,000 farms covering 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyState Police Bulletin No. SP-144
… Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for employees who are … in Bargaining Unit 62 who are Active, on Leave with Pay (including Military Stipend Leave) or on a Military … without Pay on the eligibility date are eligible for a Holiday Bonus payment in the amount of $1,536. Employees on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-144-2012-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentOpinion 2024-1
… over 13,000 service connections. 5 Recent water quality testing conducted by the City has found dangerous lead levels … in the installation or repair of public water systems or residential plumbing providing drinking water that was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1