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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Haldane Central School District , Randolph Academy Union Free School District , Saranac Central School … IT assets and data from unauthorized access. Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management … School District Haldane Central School District Randolph Academy Union Free School District Saranac Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… sales tax revenue may be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” … last year. Regionally, the strongest growth was downstate with the Mid-Hudson region (5.3 percent) and New York City (5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… Subject: Updates to SFS Account Codes for the payment and reporting of interest. Guidance: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) … in table above) . Chapter XII, Section 6.B - Paying for the Purchase of Land Interest payments as part of the … Updates to SFS Account Codes for the payment and reporting of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestDisaster Recovery Planning
… a complete, functional, and tested disaster recovery plan for its agency and the College of Nanoscale Science and … operations and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized IT services to 46 executive State … agencies, as well as setting statewide technology policy for all executive branch State agencies and monitoring large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… group therapy services. The FQHCs billed an approximate rate of $200 per person for group therapy, as opposed to the … therapy session for eight recipients. The provider did not bill the appropriate FQHC payment rate of $35.16 for group … Clarify to the FQHCs that were overpaid how to properly bill Medicaid for group therapy services. Ensure all FQHCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupDisposal of Electronic Devices
… To determine if electronic devices being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned … To determine if electronic devices being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany University at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… liabilities (deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments). In New York, Medicaid pays the entire Part C cost-sharing amount … service fee. Other states already use this approach, and New York uses this approach to limit payments for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cTravel Advisory No. 15
… Travel and Expense Temporary Exceptions Update: Effective August 20, 2021, the temporary eligibility for full personal … the Travel Training Series: Per Diems and Mileage slides 15-34 . Until further notice, employees may continue to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsCyber Incident Response Team
… Objective To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … 26, 2021. About the Program The Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is part of the State’s Division of Homeland … To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while … of Health (Department), provides a wide range of medical services to individuals who are economically … in managed care, generally receive necessary durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT), and Class III tribe/nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and … on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met and … procedures, and guidelines to ensure uniformity in the conduct of the inspections and the enforcement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followOversight of Industrial Hemp
… industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration … only 57 percent of growers in the Program and tested plant THC levels for only 58 percent of the growers during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… effective July 2025 who currently receive HZ5 (Hazard Duty MC Straight Time) and HZ6 (Hazard Duty MC Overtime). Effective Dates: The increases to Hazard Duty … Earnings Code) Old Amount July 2025 Amount Hazard Duty MC Straight Time (HZ5) $0.75/hour $1.00/hour Hazard Duty MC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B25-6-6)
… $35.8 million more than the City’s budget for 2024-25, an increase of 2.4 percent. Key Findings The 2025-26 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b25-6-6