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XII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… to the correct account codes. Definitions An “ Award ” is a final decision directing payment by the State … under the Human Rights Law (Executive Law Art. 15). An “Award” made by an administrative agency is referred to as an “ Administrative Award .” An “Award” made by an arbitrator is referred to as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… her theft to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… issues and provide a voice to those who feel overwhelmed is crucial to ensuring their quality of life,” DiNapoli said. … to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office is within the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a cushion to fall back on is especially urgent today amid signs of a slowing economy. As the financial capital of the world, New York is particularly sensitive to economic downturns, which can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… whether the Department of Health (Department) and managed care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The Department administers New York’s Medicaid … claim costs totaled over $58 billion, of which managed care accounted for about $34 billion. Under managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare managed care program also known as Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer Medicare benefits through Medicare … selected Medicare Advantage plan contracts offered by Fidelis and WellCare and, based on judgmental sampling, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… 14, 2012, determined that Metro-North’s On Board Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work … addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad officials made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… $5,848 for coinsurance because there are no limits on Part C cost-sharing. If the Department limited payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cMedicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… such as hospitals or rehabilitative centers. The EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or for a partial episode (when the episode of care is less than 60 days). Payments for a partial episode may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small … Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… Objective To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) was complying with … 2019 through April 3, 2019. About the Program RGRTA is a regional transportation authority established by New York … To determine whether the RochesterGenesee Regional Transportation Authority was complying with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… or supported by sufficient documentation. Officials: Used public funds to make donations or impermissible gifts … Paid nine claims totaling $30,150 before Board audit and approval. Did not ensure sufficient documentation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling … for protecting them must do a better job.” Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older adults subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… price of the coronavirus remains undetermined. What is clear is that Washington must do more to help stabilize state and … to building up our rainy day reserves. The road ahead is a challenging one and will require a long-term strategy.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… taking adequate steps to enforce protections against mercury discharges. Auditors found that two of the five water treatment facilities that are required to develop a Mercury Minimization Program had not done so. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. … are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate change as they maintain important infrastructure such as … Smart Communities, a state program addressing climate change. The survey asked respondents to assess their actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… card helps retailers connect unused balances to a person’s name, making it easier for DiNapoli’s office to reunite New … is lost or goes unused. Retailers can provide OUF with a name if the person registers the gift card online, if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards