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New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response2.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response1.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, … costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact of such expenses on your annual … Finance Law Section 11.00). This type of capital reserve does not require a stated estimated maximum cost. A governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … for public pension funds is 7.75 percent. The audited value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… policies and unnecessary waste. Save approximately $4,700 by purchasing items from government contracts and using the … Key Recommendations Promote the proper use of credit cards by developing adequate policies and procedures. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… After my office found her theft, we worked closely with Bronx County District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and her … and made wire transfers from the accounts. When confronted with her gambling records, which showed betting of more than … then explained the figures also showed winnings she bet. Russell also told investigators that she could "make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… (LIRR) found they failed to properly manage overtime paid by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act … also questioned whether government funds were wasted by paying conductors 2 hours and 40 minutes of overtime every … later with 22.5, 18 and 19.5 hours of overtime claimed by the same employees. LIRR officials noted the overtime was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Wormuth, the former town of Halfmoon Supervisor, on state charges for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a cooperative … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1 ). Background We issued … whether the Provider inappropriately billed Medicaid for vision services. The scope of the audit was from January … received over $22,000 in improper Medicaid payments for claims with inappropriate coinsurance charges and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… money. Perkins was sentenced in St. Lawrence County Court by Judge Gregory P. Storie. Since taking office in 2007, … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… its future finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ensuring stronger … opportunity to stop its recurring cycle of fiscal crises by paying down and managing its debt more appropriately to … the debt service payments coming from its operating budget by a total of $1.5 billion from 2023 through 2026. The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… after high school, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined … whether public-school students completed high school by their expected graduation date and possessed the skills … in college. Nearly one-in-four (23%) did not graduate by their expected high school graduation date. The percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sentencing … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… System … Information for members about 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oDiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… investor, and third globally, for its climate change work by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project. "While there are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… (Return to Top) VO1856 (Rev. 12/17) © 2017, New York State and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… on July 24, 2012, examined whether the Department of Health (Department) ensured local social service districts … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by double-dipping, receiving both a public pension and a … Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in retirement funds. But his scam was … County Sheriff’s Office. This prosecution is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in many maturities. Ultimately, retail orders supported over … RBC Capital Markets and Seibert Williams Shank & Co.. In addition, BofA Securities, Inc. acted as Lead Dealer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayers