Search
Alternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Alternatives For Children (Alternatives) on its Consolidated Fiscal … The audit covered expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… (PFRS), no matter which retirement tier and plan you’re covered under, there are important milestones you need to know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop a sound financial plan. Select your tier and whether you are in a 20- or 25-year retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Report 2008-S-48). Background Our initial … of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also examined whether the project items on … Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (2008-S-48) New York State Thruway Authority: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followTown of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… our audit was to review the Town's allocation of sales tax for the period January 1, 2015 through November 18, 2016. … Budgeted appropriations in the general and highway funds for 2016 totaled $2 million. Key Findings Town officials … Town of Somerset Budgeting for Sales Tax 2016M419 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… 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/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local … performance has delivered another decline in employer contribution rates,” DiNapoli said. “The effects of the 2008 … employees among the six retirement tiers. The employer contribution rates announced today will apply to each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16DiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult … adults with physical or mental challenges who cannot care for themselves or who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, … Case Management Problems Auditors reviewed 179 referrals for 80 clients between April 2019 and August 2023 and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Certain Third-Party Cost-Sharing Claims
… with third-party insurers prior to billing Medicaid for services. After processing a claim from a provider, the … (ERA) statement to the provider, explaining the reason for any adjustments made to the claim amount. Claim … was made to a claim and assign financial responsibility for the unpaid portion of the claim balance. Group codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/05/medicaid-program-improper-payments-certain-third-party-cost-sharing-claimsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… his office reviewed 2,379 contracts valued at $2.9 billion and approved more than 2.7 million payments worth more than … in March 2014. His office also rejected 202 contracts and related transactions valued at $531 million and 5,036 payments valued at more than $7.9 million due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Medicaid 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 … To identify Medicaid overpayments made to medical providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… are increasingly contacting 311 to report lack of heat and hot water, excessive street noise and illegally parked cars,” … topped over half a million in 2024, a 155% increase since 2019. Neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island … the Wakefield and Fordham sections most impacted. Heat and hot water complaints rose over 246,700 in 2024, up more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsDiNapoli 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-risingSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects ( 2010-S-34 ). … that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling subway diversions, more needed … not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements to communicate information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… at the time of your death: You were on the State payroll for at least 90 days out of the 120 days immediately … one-half of your annual salary or if you do not qualify for any ordinary death benefit payment. The maximum total … payable is $2,000. (Return to Top) Who is my beneficiary for this benefit? If you are a member of a State retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire … with member hospitals include reimbursement rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). Background Many of the State’s … a secondary payer, Medicaid pays the balance not covered by Medicare which would otherwise be the financial obligation … in our audit report Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Report 2010-S-66). … which was issued on July 24, 2012, determined that, for the five years ended June 30, 2010, Medicaid made $15.6 … Department of Health: Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients ( 2010-S-66 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (2010-S-47). Background … and procedures in place to ensure proper Medicaid payments for foster care children placed in voluntary agencies. The … (known as voluntary agencies) are enrolled in Medicaid. For these children, the State establishes a “Daily Child Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50). Background Many of the … a claim, Medicaid pays the balance that is not covered by Medicare and would otherwise be the financial obligation … would pay deductibles and coinsurance not covered by Medicare. Our initial audit report, which was issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… 1.3 million payments worth more than $7.6 billion during the month of July. His office also rejected 256 contracts and related … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … 13 million payments worth more than $76 billion during the month of July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014