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Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… period from January 2017 through December 2021. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil … with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but many small businesses hit hardest were initially left out of the … that businesses in communities of color were the most cash-strapped and the least likely to have existing relationships with large banks. Many major lenders only accepted applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014, totaling $12.5 million, to in part conduct a Methadone to Abstinence Residential … (see Exhibit), which provides various community services in the New York City metropolitan area. Under the MTAR … and take steps to ensure the organization does not re-claim these costs for funding in the future. Follow up with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… program, which is vital to improving riders’ experience and bringing them back to the transit system. The report … new sources of income, or other financial support, to pay for additional debt service. The President’s proposed … pay operating expenses. It now can no longer afford to pay for the debt service on $9.8 billion in debt it had planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programResponse to Human Trafficking
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing … contracted Providers (Providers) and Local Districts of Social Services (Local Districts) to ensure adequate services are being provided to victims of human trafficking (survivors). The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… was intended for certain non-Marlboro capital projects. At the time of the Omnibus Amendment, DHCR had approved … monitoring of NYCHA’s Program-funded projects was weak. At the outset of our audit, DHCR officials did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its … instruments and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney, and Schenectady … was arraigned today in Schenectady County Court by Judge Mark J. Caruso on an indictment charging him with health care … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
An initial audit issued in January 2015 determined that New York City SchoolBased Health Centers SBHCs did not follow DOH inventory control regulations for medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… New York State’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider The audit covered the period from September 26 2012 to December 31 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services provided to Medicaid recipients. Medicaid … describe the service(s) provided. Medicaid payments for surgical procedures include the preoperative, … (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services that are unrelated to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS); OR Retire directly from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesMedicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Report 2014-S-41 ). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care-followOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying Manhattan campus students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent … education and nursing. The school’s current enrollment is approximately 1,800 students and the annual tuition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… agency primarily responsible for addressing public policy and service issues for the aging. Its mission is to work to … to make voluntary contributions at the time of meal delivery, to be used to benefit the providers’ HDML programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… overpaid Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. The audit … was adopted by the Department of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay providers for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claims