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DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by … from the Comptroller’s office for purchases in excess of $50,000 because they applied the agency’s discretionary … showed that the DDSO could have purchased more than 300 of the 375 items from preferred sources or from another …
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
… in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment trends …
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
… ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2020 through … ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers were processed in accordance with Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed … The Department’s eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to … it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2020, …
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 … of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York …
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 parental leave for certain State employees to bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child. The State’s … on a prior program enacted in 2016 that greatly expanded paid family leave for employees statewide and increased the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-programAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… audit covered the period from July 2018 through January 2024. About the Program One of the most critical periods of … ready to learn. Preschool special education is overseen by SED’s Office of Special Education (OSE), which works to … an SED-approved agency or a school district’s evaluation team after the district receives parental consent. Initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018
… reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers were processed in accordance with Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2017-through-march-31-2018New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York’s nonprofit organizations helped stabilize employment during … providing one in every six private sector jobs statewide.” Nonprofit entities added more than 175,000 jobs in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesIX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… All federal refunds will be processed through AP as an adjustment … of whether the grant award is open or closed with the federal agency or whether the appropriation/segregation is … appropriation was used for the same grant or whether the federal agency allows a different grant to receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsOversight 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.pdfPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… Pacific Corp. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity in their considerations when seeking diverse … by requesting they include “sexual orientation and gender identity” in their nominating charters. The Fund’s … of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity are factors in evaluating suitable candidates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityOpinion 88-48
… 162; Thompson v Dormitory Authority , 48 Misc 2d 296, 264 NYS2d 842; cf . Public Authorities Law, §2603-a which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… cycles, which averaged about 11.3 million claims and over $1.6 billion in payments to providers. Key Findings The audit … $22 million in improper Medicaid payments, as follows: $11.5 million was paid for managed care premiums on behalf of … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided. As a result of the audit, about …
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
… former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding … Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight fraud and protect the public trust.” … former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree …
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
… are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units with guidance on how to determine the federal reportability of payments as well as how to process payments subject to federal reporting, including payments for legal settlements, … Business Units with guidance on how to determine the federal reportability of payments as well as how to process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment. Key Findings District … and services or ensure claims were properly supported or for valid purposes. Officials: Did not solicit competition for professional services from seven professional service …
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)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96