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Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by SED to provide full-day and half-day Special Class (SC) and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) … for the audited cost-based programs. In addition to the SC and SCIS programs, Hebrew Institute operated two other SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Ahmad has been enrolled in the Medicaid program since 1995. During the five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about 25 year special retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit covered the … June 1, 2014. Background Medicaid reimburses providers for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified … rates. With approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department amended … FQHCs billed incorrect reimbursement rates on their claims for group therapy services. The FQHCs billed an approximate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… through Local Departments of Social Services or the NY State of Health (the State’s online health insurance … care. We issued our initial audit report on September 17, 2020. The audit objective was to determine if improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … program. “The RESTORE program has been a vital resource for seniors across our state whose homes may be at risk if … receiving no service through the program. LPAs (not-for-profit organizations and municipalities) apply to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersHarrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Determine whether the Board and District officials properly issued and accounted for debt issued for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-busMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… program and continues to find troubling flaws with its management and oversight,” DiNapoli said. “Mitchell Lama is … applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to be removed and for a refund of the $200 fee, leaving 950 people on the waiting lists The three developments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing substantial … intends to transfer the surplus to FY 2018, balancing that year's budget. The city's latest financial plan shows that FY 2018 budget is balanced, but the out-year budget gaps have grown since the beginning of the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of … unemployment rate of 6.3 percent. At the same time, demand for social safety net services has shot up, with significant … $1.4 billion in agency needs in FY 2021, most of which is for costs associated with COVID-19 and for unplanned special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… turnover or vacancies since last year. For instance, the Department of Probation’s turnover has increased 128.6% … Department of Buildings’ turnover increased 68.3% and the Fire Department increased 52%. As a result of uneven … (10%) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (9.3%). To reduce vacancies, the city has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. … County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being held accountable for his crimes.” District Attorney Flynn said: “This … Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this ongoing investigation. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client … to ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers … cannot be provided immediately, clients are placed on wait lists. DFTA reported that more than 39,000 seniors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… and massage therapy. We issued our initial audit report on October 27, 2021. The audit objective was to determine … after the issuance of this report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Madison County District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida … office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with public money,” DiNapoli said. “This was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Factors Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… shall be performed in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief or promote or discourage … may only invoke its right to terminate for convenience on each anniversary date of the start date of the contract … or program application, if incorporated by reference on the Face Page. Other appendices can be incorporated as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… claimed unemployment benefits for the week of Oct. 5, 2024. In 2023, there were almost 170,000 claims for workers’ … and New York’s benefit rate of 50% is common. However, in 2024, the state’s maximum benefit of $504 is lower than in 29 … paid in interest assessment surcharges through Sept. 30, 2024. Workers’ Compensation New York’s workers’ compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workers