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DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … OASAS has not tried to improve the accuracy of its wait list data for certified substance use disorder programs. As a … needed information to OASAS for its central waiting list directory or are sending inaccurate information. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… by Medicare. Enhance existing eMedNY edits or implement new edits to detect any improper claim for ancillary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, … in the audit, many of the state's Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal health … they may be eligible for Medicare and how to apply. DOH can also obtain recoveries from Medicare (up to 12 months of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… Retirement Fund has committed an additional $30 million to Primary Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State … In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make profitable investments in companies located in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… costs it reports to the state. It also runs a private day care, and early intervention and universal Pre-K programs … students. It was also a member of the eight-member Young Adult Institute Network, which also included YAI and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as … (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status … versus outpatient – affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party insurance and, if so, … 2016 through June 2021. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid … Medicare Part D). Medicaid is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… high-quality meals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The agency’s failure to … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New York … Brockett and released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on July 8, 2021. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down … a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a row, means they must examine their … The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not provide sufficient documentation, such as invoices, bank statements, or canceled checks issued to vendors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… auditors found SED has still not developed a risk assessment that incorporates known and suspected weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… durable medical equipment, to people who are chronically ill or disabled. Medicaid pays MLTC plans monthly managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… The Brainerd Foundation, represents nearly $300 billion in assets under management and more than $1 billion in Exxon shares. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… Bonnie Page was charged with grand larceny and corrupting the government for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively small gaps in the following three years, according to a review of the … billion in FY 2014; and The Metropolitan Transportation Authority faces a $14 billion funding gap in its proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… Care Plans (Report 2018-S-65 ). About the Program The State’s Medicaid program offers managed long-term care (MLTC) … member enrolled. Some services are excluded (i.e., carved out) from benefit packages and may be paid separately by … (FFS). The Medicaid program should not pay claims on a FFS basis for MLTC plan covered services. We issued our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract … had a severe bedbug problem. We also identified $697,938 in unsupported and/or inappropriate expenses charged to the … fees and staff travel. We also found deficiencies in efforts by OMH program staff to follow up on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-follow