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Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… 31, 2015. Background End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a medical condition in which a person has permanent kidney … ended December 31, 2015, Medicaid paid $909 million for medical services (including inpatient, clinic, … service itself, Medicaid can pay a recipient’s Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts, which allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Lifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. (Lifeline) on its Consolidated … focused primarily on expenses claimed on Lifeline’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on Lifeline’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (Brookville) on its … The audit included expenses claimed on Brookville’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSpecial 25-Year Plan for Institutional Safety Officers (Sections 89-t and 604(q))
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about special 25 year retirement plan providing an alternative retirement benefit for institutional safety officers and safety and secur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-institutional-safety-officers-sections-89-t-and-604qUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… 1, 2011 through March 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, and school district … procedures and physician office visits. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York … risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or unauthorized use. The supply limits that … Medicaid program paid pharmacy providers through the fee-for-service method and the managed care method. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… $872,373 in overpayments from Orthopedic Associates and refund the State accordingly. Work with the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Mario Cuomo, assistant counsel in the Governor's Office of Employee Relations and deputy commissioner and chief counsel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down … a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a row, means they must examine their … The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… such as home health care, nursing home care, and durable medical equipment, to people who are chronically ill or disabled. Medicaid pays MLTC plans monthly managed care premiums and, in return, MLTC plans pay for all MLTC covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policies. The audit covers the period April 1, … service claims for recipients who were also covered by Medicare. Key Recommendations Recover the $1 million in … ancillary services provided to recipients also covered by Medicare. Enhance existing eMedNY edits or implement new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… $30 million to Primary Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas … The commitment will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make profitable investments in companies located in New York state. This is the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … performances across asset classes helped drive the state pension fund’s investment returns higher over the past year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) contracts with Gainwell Technologies (Gainwell) to identify and recover Medicaid payments made for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses … recipients according to their diagnosis and severity of illness, which provides the basis for calculating the … presence in a facility. Key Findings We found that a lack of Department guidance to assist hospitals in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects or housing relief programs could result in funds being lost. “The state continues to navigate the … said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can help bolster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered … covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program according to the rules and regulations, thereby … of Social Services (DSS) launched its CityFHEPS rental assistance program intended to help New Yorkers living in … HRA offers “Unit Hold” incentives, typically 1 month’s rent, to landlords who agree to hold an eligible unit while a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will offer more investment options, lower costs, raise the maximum allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… on their curbs for home pick-up. The Sanitation Division then takes collected items to Rensselaer Iron, a scrap yard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-public