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Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up) (2014-F-1) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Iden
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14f1-response.pdfMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts - Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-7)
The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately repo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15s7-response.pdfMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts - Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-7)
The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately repo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15s7.pdfMedicaid Program - Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services (2013-S-51), 90-Day Response
To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers were correctly applied
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s51-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (2013-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s17.pdfMedicaid Program - Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (2012-S-35), 90-Day Response
To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed and the prescriptions he w
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-12s35-response.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Arden Hill Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-54)
We audited selected claim payments made by Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to Arden Hill Hospital (Arden Hill) on behalf of the New York State Health Insur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s54.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011(2012-S-58)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-12s58.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Peter’s Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-62)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s62.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary’s Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-57)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s57.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… payments was positive for 47 states and negative for only 3 states: Washington, Massachusetts and New Jersey. In FFY 2023, total U.S. tax revenues decreased by 9.3 percent, more than overall spending which declined by only … states. New York generated $16,355 per capita, ranking it 3 rd in per capita contributions to the federal treasury. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdfLife Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… member, it’s important to know your options if you do leave public employment or go on an extended leave of absence. I encourage you to take the time to read … to My NYSLRS Membership? Find Out if You Are Vested If you leave public employment, your next steps for your NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 1/3 to 4 years … own pockets will be caught and punished,” DiNapoli said. “Alexander McDougall abused his authority and diverted funds … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 13 to 4 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… F. Grossmann, 68, pled guilty to Bank Larceny, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to pay … plea and an order for restitution to the pension fund of $130,624," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related fundraiser. “The diversion of funds meant to support the education and well-being of students by … the students of the district who they were duty-bound to help, these two defendants allegedly chose to serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at … just a police report. After Conklin’s death, she continued to receive both monthly NYSLRS payments and bi-weekly Social … Schwinzer, 46, of Madisonville, TN. Schwinzer failed to notify NYSLRS and the Social Security Administration of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient oversight to … a state-based Marketplace, known as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the Department has had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insurance