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Medicaid 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-medicareDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… strong,” DiNapoli said. “While inflation persists and global tensions pose risks to investors, the Fund, thanks to … and real assets (12.77%) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (7.52%). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can … agreement through 2030. HCR acts as the pass through for the money by awarding it, in the form of grants, to local … Federally funded programs often set time frames for spending funds awarded, especially in temporary streams …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York … and Labor. She currently acts as a certified ombudsman for the New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, … Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on the Commission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Savings Program," DiNapoli said. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved … program fees will be reduced. The total asset-based fee for all Direct Plan portfolios will drop to 0.15 percent, … participants will pay $1.50 in program fees each year for every $1,000 invested in the plan. The maximum account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… the Welfare Management System, the system of record for various social services programs in New York. For example, data shared between the two systems helps identify households who are potentially eligible for CityFHEPS. Households who are identified from the match …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty today to … fire districts fall prey to those who abuse public money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be … Their response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsRush-Henrietta Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2024M-122)
… did not ensure that credit card charges were reconciled in a timely manner and audited, as required, prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/03/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-0City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to … an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … it was authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5MTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… pressure on fares and tolls, and while the MTA should look for opportunities for savings, deep cuts could affect the future reliability of … the MTA close projected gaps in its operating budget for calendar years 2015 through 2017, leaving a manageable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… for informational purposes only. Social Security & Medicare Wage Base and Tax Rate Information The Social … There is no limit on the amount of wages subject to Medicare tax. The Social Security tax rate of 6.2% and Medicare tax rate of 1.45% remain the same. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021Opinion 2007-6
… receives a one-time payment of a specific amount for performing additional duties as “acting chief” for a … which supported” the original salary provisions (Budget Report, Bill Jacket, L 1999, ch 443; see also Senate … the full payment from the village irrespective of the number of hours, if any, spent performing duties while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of financial operations for … 2017. Background The Sodus Center Fire District is located in the Town of Sodus in Wayne County. The District is a … The Board maintained a lax control environment and did not carry out its responsibility to oversee District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or … the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … conditions that raised red flags, including a police report stating the relative kept a loaded shotgun in one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… The state's fiscal year (SFY) 2018-19 Enacted Budget Financial Plan projects that spending will outpace … cumulative gaps totaling $17.9 billion, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … by SFY 2021-22. Total tax receipts this year are projected at $77.9 billion, down 1.7 percent from the previous year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… to ensure the proper management of waste tires in the State. DEC, through its Division of Materials Management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesOpinion 98 - 19
… of a fire district is subject to a mandatory referendum. You ask whether an installment purchase contract of a fire … subject to the same type of referendum requirements (i.e. mandatory or permissive) as an issuance of obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake … ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … that claims we reviewed were adequately documented and for appropriate purposes. However, claims were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202