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DiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… Stephen Brown, to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, in … “Embezzlement cases, particularly those involving the tampering of records, are always challenging to investigate … pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and utilities—together make up 26.0 percent. New York’s Population Has Grown, But More Slowly Than the Nation’s From 2010 to 2020, the State’s population increased by 4.2 percent, less than the national … percent. New York became more racially diverse. The Asian population had the largest growth from 2010 to 2019, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care provided in a hospital as care … as an inpatient, even if the care takes place overnight. CMS guidance states inpatient admissions are generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017
… for long-stay inpatient claims that were billed at higher levels of care than what was allowed; $2.9 million … but the status of two providers was still under review at the time our fieldwork was completed. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2016-through-march-31-2017Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… the Corporation from the Thruway Authority to the New York Power Authority (Power Authority) was passed by the New York State legislature. The legislation authorized the Power Authority to transfer moneys, property, and personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… later extended for three months through December 2, 2013. At that time, the contract and the extension were subject to … PMA’s calculations. Key Recommendations Management at Downstate Medical Center should: Establish and promote a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaOversight of Homeless Shelters
… uncertified shelters, we observed a range of substandard living conditions, the most egregious of which pose obvious … We also found numerous examples of other unacceptable living conditions, including trash piles stored in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) inappropriately billed Medicaid for prescription medications. The audit covered the period from January 1, … State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned … Pharmacy Davis Ethical inappropriately billed Medicaid for prescription medications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Founded in 1931, DeVry University … programs leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. TAP-eligible programs include business administration, … students enrolled at DeVry’s New York campuses. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… audit found: $31.4 million in potential overpayments for clinic claims that were processed using an incorrect pricing … improper payments for HIV tests, duplicate billings, and clinic, practitioner, and health home services. By the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Processing of Paper Tax Returns
… the State's approximately 10.9 million income tax returns. About 2 million (20 percent) of all personal income tax returns in the State are submitted as paper returns. In compliance with State Finance Law regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Arts syllabus or a syllabus that aligns with SED's requirements. We examined the Arts education received by a … (46 to 64 percent) did not meet one or more of the SED requirements. This high error rate indicates a notable risk … of Education: Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (2009-N-9) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… orders, and its own policies and procedures, regarding inmate sentences to ensure accurate and consistent … the responsibility for calculating the terms of each inmate’s imprisonment. The staff within the Inmate Record Coordinator office at each facility are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesMonitoring of Construction Management
… contracts assigned to construction projects valued at approximately $308 million. Key Findings For the five … consultant’s bid proposal, for a contract valued at approximately $1.8 million, did not meet the criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Report 2019-S-22 ). About the … individual who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification Number (CIN), a unique identifier. … FeeforService Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers Report 2019S22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… their claims. The Department uses the All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups methodology to reimburse hospitals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… collection actions staff must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include … took adequate collection actions prior to completing or closing cases for one of the five collection steps we tested: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… (Executive Law). This audit covered the period November 28, 2016 through October 31, 2019 and considered information … received by law enforcement agencies prior to February 26, 2017 to be processed and results reported within 210 days … received by law enforcement agencies on or after February 26, 2017 to be processed and reported on within 90 days of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… collection actions staff must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include … took adequate collection actions prior to completing or closing cases for one of the five collection steps we tested: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering … of tangible personal property and certain services, with some exemptions, and require vendors that make these sales to … we in the initial audit report and has implemented the one recommendation from that report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-follow