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Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. When a hospital bills Medicaid for an inpatient stay, the hospital reports certain information on its claims, such as … information is used to calculate the payment made to the hospital. Hospitals must also use certain patient status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than … 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State … have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… the State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see below) that displays the total amount of AUC tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… The CEF, authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to promote the use and development … 46% of its 2025 natural gas efficiency goals and 33% of electric efficiency goals. Distributed solar has achieved … new homes. Stepping up performance of programs to achieve electric efficiency and electrification of buildings is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… administrative leave from the police department in April 2025 as a result of the investigation. He was later … from both the police department and rescue squad in May 2025. After being placed on leave by the police department, … a desk appearance ticket for Nov. 20 at Hoosick Falls Town Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made … benefit payments must be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… whether Medicaid overpayments were made to hospitals for mechanical ventilation services reported on APR-DRG (All … may cause Medicaid’s payment to the hospital to increase. For the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018, Medicaid paid over $522 million to hospitals for 4,874 inpatient APR-DRG claims that included an ICD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … conditional discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s … York taxpayers, and we are glad to work with the Office of the State Comptroller to help ensure that public funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given the economic risks ahead. I … growth in city tax collections slowed to 3.6 percent in FY 2016 after growing at an average rate of 6.9 percent … of the City of New York , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt3-2017.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdfDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… areas were beginning to see growth. “This report shows how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic cut into municipal … shortfalls. New York’s localities need federal aid to help get through this crisis.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… caps). A special category of DME – oxygen equipment – is only available for rental and generally has no limit on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… paid 15 employees who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… on these claims, while its actual obligation amounted to only $5,484 – a difference of $177,535. During the audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesTown of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… did not issue press-numbered duplicate receipts for all cash collected, accurately record all transactions or deposit cash receipts intact. The Board did not perform an annual … books and records, as required by statute. There was a cash shortage of $1,401 in the Clerk’s office. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210State Agencies Bulletin No. 2306
… it is necessary to obtain a new authorization card only if the employee wants to contribute to a different SEFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2306-2025-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… Actions: Agencies are required to become familiar with IRS regulations on employer provided lodging, specifically … provides housing at no charge to an employee and the IRS nontaxable criteria for housing is not met, the value of … tax withholdings and must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. State agencies, apart from SUNY, should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… it is necessary to obtain a new authorization card only if the employee wants to contribute to a different SEFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaign