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Opinion 88-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on felony complaint held by town court and forfeited while town court retains … court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the town court, and is forfeited while the criminal action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (2018-S-71) 180-day response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18s71-response.pdfAccounting for Medicaid Reimbursements Paid by the Department of Health and the Resulting State Aid Deduction
Accounting for Medicaid Reimbursements Paid by the Department of Health and the Resulting State Aid Deduction
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/MedicaidReimbursements0414.pdfEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals (2019-S-31) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire BlueCross properly paid hospital claims for intraocular procedures. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through June 30...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s31-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (2017-S-74) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by mainstream managed care plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s74-response.pdfUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82), 90-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other se
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s82-response.pdfUnited HealthCare: Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (2016-S-17)
To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16s17.pdfEffective Oversight of the Tuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility, March 2012
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is among the nationfs largest state sponsored, need based grant programs for student aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-tuition-2012.pdfNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or by calling the Albany FBI Field Office at 518-465-7551 … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… while the rest of the nation increased by 5.1%, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … peak. DiNapoli’s report found the long-term decline was due, in part, to population changes and a relatively lower … of those with advanced degrees nationwide worked from home due to COVID-19. However, New York’s labor force declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations are submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health and whether
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… projections in the City’s adopted budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers 2014-15 … are reasonable. … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61414 Revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … board also did not make budget transfers on a timely basis to control spending during the year. Town of Schaghticoke – Water Operations (Rensselaer County) Duties related to billings, collections, deposits and recordkeeping were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … until after the agency approves the application. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning a … review board. You state that the board member in question is a sign maker who has been found to have drawn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… financial records and management practices related to the adult education program and the procurement of professional … with its component districts for the operation of its adult education programs. BOCES officials could not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… paid each month – documentation that supports information in the financial reports. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Salary and Fringe rates must be substantiated.) Certified payroll registers Time cards Overtime authorization and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsOpinion 2007-2
… Help America Vote Act of 2002, “HAVA”, (PL 107-252; 42 US Code §§15301, et seq .) made extensive changes to the law … consistent with the requirements contained in HAVA (42 US Code §15403). During the 2005 legislative session, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2DiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… and performance in today’s environment. SADS is also a benefit available under the state’s Medicaid Managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: NYC’s Tech Boom Partially Offset City's Pandemic Job Losses
… Jobs in New York City’s technology sector grew over the … more than 16% of the nation’s total venture capital investment in 2021, the largest share behind the San … initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nycs-tech-boom-partially-offset-citys-pandemic-job-losses