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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling … thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to care for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “New Yorkers need assurance …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Brooklyn …
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
… of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for anyone in a position of public trust that any theft, … My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in rooting out corruption.” … as Mr. Brown had been a long-serving government official for Pharsalia in the role of Town Supervisor, when he …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
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
… the providers for their claims. The Department uses the All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups methodology to …
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
… announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District … last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district that received federal … of her actions. My thanks to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York Antoinette T. Bacon and …
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
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … from out-of-network providers. United’s reimbursement 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. From …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying on school property, on school buses, and at school functions. …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides …
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
… the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … and infrastructure. Specifically, the BOE has planned for and spent funds for the activities described in its ARMOR cybersecurity plan, …
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
… Mental Health (OMH) has effectively addressed the findings and recommendation related to benefits advisement in the New … First Commission report. The audit covers the period March 1, 2015 through January 13, 2021. About the Program Working-age New Yorkers with …
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
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… upon timely receipt of a written demand, shall hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for … system, it being the primary purpose of any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the … (a) After receipt of a timely written demand for a hearing and redetermination of an application, the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… Medicare Advantage plan: UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete. The audit covered the period September 1, 2008 through August … Part C cost-sharing liabilities (deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments). Key Finding From a review of Medicare Part C … copayments, or deductibles. Ten providers adjusted and re-submitted their claims to eMedNY resulting in Medicaid …
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
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …
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
… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments entered into by … Administration contract with WDF Inc. to construct the NYC Court Officer Training Academy. Approved a $27.8 million … for an upgrade to the Corning Tower elevators: Otis Elevator $8.9 million, Flex Electrical Constructors $852,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014