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Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… covered the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016 for the Apple, Cabbage, and Onion Research and Development … Department’s Market Order Administration was responsible for the administration of all farm product market orders, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … tax freeze credit, which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed their tax cap, applies to local governments for fiscal years beginning in 2015 and 2016 and to school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a report released … year-over-year increase at 6.8 percent, the strongest for the region since 2011. The North Country had the second … have typically been robust over the past several years. For the 57 counties outside of New York City, collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the gross pay calculations of these employees to determine whether salaries and pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Empire 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-itemsDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s office has … over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said DiNapoli. “While it is clear … DiNapoli noted 14 municipalities were designated in stress for each of the three years since he implemented the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top five nationwide, according to a report released … and grapes. The report found New York's U.S. rankings rose in 2017 compared to 2011 in milk, snap beans and maple syrup. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… billion and approved nearly 1.3 million payments worth $9.6 billion in January. His office also rejected 190 contracts and related … services. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance $26 million in federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report … Part B, which provides supplementary medical insurance for a broad range of outpatient medical services, physicians’ fees, and medical supplies. For individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… said. “The effects of the 2008 financial market collapse are still being felt around the country, but New York’s … from 88.7 percent to 92.2 percent. Employer rates are determined based on actuarial assumptions recommended by … 2015 through March 31, 2016. Payments based on those rates are due by February 1, 2016, but may be pre-paid by December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50). … Many of the State's Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare Part B, which provides supplementary medical … Generally, Medicare is the primary payer of claims for services provided to dual-eligible recipients. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/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 ) … To determine …
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-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… 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/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… office and worked to prosecute Park and recover the stolen funds. DiNapoli also praised the work of the Special … DiNapoli has identified fraud and improper use of taxpayer funds in a recent series of audits and investigations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… released a separate audit on how the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) monitors hate crimes … acts involving violence, intimidation and destruction of property based on bias and prejudice cannot be tolerated,” … crimes are increasing in New York among a cross-section of different victims, including religious minorities, people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… state payments. This independent review ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get … their money. Independent audits also help ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberMedicaid 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 …
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
… 1,757 118.5 Columbia 1,339 115.0 Sullivan 2,333 113.6 Niagara 5,137 113.2 Chautauqua 4,037 113.0 Statewide 558,956 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-rising