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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not … and are responsible for assessing each case to determine what help is needed, such as a new living arrangement, money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… Eric Gonzalez today announced the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement … is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local … DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Gonzalez for his continued partnership in safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for anyone in a position of public trust that any theft, misuse or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses section of the Office of the State … ) for more information on interest eligibility requirements, … support such certification through processes identified for the purpose. Any business determined to not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Report 2016-S-57 ). About the Program The … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the … portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to … of her position to manipulate the town's records to cover for missing cash she was supposed to deposit,” said State … Bell, of Redford, allegedly collected $1,203 in cash for various clerk fees including dog licenses, marriage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate fee-for-service (FFS) payments to hospitals that failed to … system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients and generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. The Department uses the All Patient Refined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central … face the consequences of her actions. My thanks to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), …
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)
… our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Report 2016-S-28 ). About the Program New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New … July 1, 2013 defined cyberbullying and added requirements for investigating and reporting alleged incidents. The State …
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)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About … appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for HARPs. The audit covered the period October 1, 2015 … We determined the Department failed to collect rebates for HARP-related drugs since the program’s inception. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The financial landscape for many local governments has improved with the infusion of … planning, that help improve their financial outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2021. The scores also cover the 17 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesImproper 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-followUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure. The audit covered … responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. To fulfill these responsibilities, the BOE … minimum election administration standards and created the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to aid in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… fully addressed all aspects of the recommendation. WINR does not contain certain recommended components including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… nearly $22,000 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, which DiNapoli administers, from 2013 to … I thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the proper disposition of the application; and Whereas, … has been a significant increase in the number of demands for such hearings, and as a result many hearings are held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… identify Medicaid overpayments made to medical providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in … of participating providers they reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, plan providers bill Medicaid directly for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… that we find new ways to attack this growing problem. My sincere thanks to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for his … state. In communities like Hunts Point in the Bronx, and my district of East Harlem in Manhattan, however, we are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014