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Regulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… §317.4 Initial hearings — presentation of applicant's case (a) The term “initial hearing” shall be defined as the … scheduled hearing at which the official record of the case is opened by the hearing officer. (b) At the initial … party other than the retirement system shall present its case at the initial hearing. (1) In the event that a witness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… Objectives To determine whether UnitedHealthcare (United) paid claims using reasonable and customary (R&C) reimbursement rate schedules that did not correlate with the date of the … for certain out-of-network claims is 80 percent of the R&C rate for the service. R&C rates are updated every six months. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity … for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … included curriculum and annual reporting requirements in 12 bias-related categories (e.g., race, sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report … About the Program In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, which allows states to recover a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L Bell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… services according to contracts it negotiates with member hospitals. Empire’s contracts with member hospitals include rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… eSettlements portal created for such purpose 4/1/2017 NYS Market Place Vendor entry of invoices into the NYS Market Place in support of purchase orders received through the NYS Market Place 4/1/2017 Submittal of invoices or invoice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the … elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to OSC, the agency prepares a Single Transaction Summary (STS) or AC 340-S providing the minimum following … the Description Field on the Single Transaction Summary (STS) or the Provision Field on the AC 340-S . OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… As measured through NYC311 requests, the demand for city services has surged in recent years. Calls to 311 climbed to … than 192 complaints per 1,000 residents in the Fordham, Bedford Park and Norwood sections. DiNapoli’s report found … are, by far, the most frequently demanded non-emergency services. The new NYC311 Monitoring Too l filters out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… Savings Program's Direct Plan has eliminated the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort … college savings accounts available to everyone, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City … culturally diverse families." The request to eliminate the minimum contribution was first brought to the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services (APS) … with medical or social supports. Caseworkers are based in HRA field offices and contracted nonprofits across the city and often meet clients in their homes to assess their needs. The audit reviewed APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … Museum’s “Grand Staircase.” State Education Department – High School Equivalency Exams $8.1 million with CTB McGraw-Hill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … in the form of commercial paper. $159 million with Entergy Nuclear Power LLC to extend contract for purchase of power from Fitzpatrick Nuclear Plant in Scriba, Oswego County, through Dec. 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the … Labor Law – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law). Effective July 2009, the Law limits the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of … farmers face challenges including fluctuating milk prices, threats from a changing climate and disrupted trade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are … and erectile dysfunction ED drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… 31, 2018. Background Mechanical ventilation is the use of a device to inflate and deflate a patient’s lungs. … provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … Hospitals use International Classification of Diseases (ICD) procedure codes on their claims to report mechanical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services