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Medicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services provided to Medicaid recipients. Medicaid … describe the service(s) provided. Medicaid payments for surgical procedures include the preoperative, … (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services that are unrelated to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli visited the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen … survivors. “It was a privilege and an honor to visit the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center and … mission of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerState Agencies Bulletin No. 319
… for the new Earned Income Tax Credit filing status of "Married Without Spouse Filing Certificate". Affected … new radio button added to the Federal Tax Data 2 panel of "Married Without Spouse Filing". Questions Questions regarding … for the new Earned Income Tax Credit filing status of Married Without Spouse Filing Certificate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/319-change-federal-tax-data-2-panel-earned-income-tax-credit-2002Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… Brainerd Foundation, who collectively represent nearly $300 billion in assets under management and more than $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… announced today. The latest agreement is with J.M. Smucker Co., which has adopted the Fund’s request that it publicly … where their money is being spent. I applaud J. M. Smucker Co. for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political … Inc. (50.3%); NextEra Energy Inc. (43%); Western Union Co. (41.7%); The Travelers Companies Inc. (35%); Express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingTown of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… audit any claims from the general fund, water district and street lighting fund. The Board did not adopt detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Medicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Medicaid managed care plans) paid Dr. Ahmad $1,039,404 for 24,695 office visits. During this period, the Medicaid program also paid approximately $15 million for medications Dr. Ahmad prescribed in connection with those … to support a physician’s Medicaid claim. During the course of this audit, our fieldwork was temporarily suspended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… announced today. To date, the Fund has deployed over $26.5 billion, toward its goal of $40 billion, to specific … to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a leader on addressing the investment challenges posed by … management quality and carbon performance. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16-response.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16)
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16.pdfChallenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… date mailed. NYSLRS Attn: Hearing Administration 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001 When requesting a hearing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2021 grew to $257,500, a 20% jump over the previous … the average bonus rose 20%, the total 2021 bonus pool for New York City securities industry workers increased by … DiNapoli estimates that the securities industry accounted for 18% ($14.9 billion) of state tax collections in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. “By neglecting to properly implement these regulations, New Yorkers may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… all non-calendar year local governments and designated one village and one city in "significant fiscal stress," four villages in "moderate fiscal stress" and five villages and one city as "susceptible to fiscal stress." "Our indicators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… stress and three villages moved into a fiscal stress category; The city of Yonkers moved into the “moderate fiscal stress” category, up from “susceptible to fiscal stress;” Catskill … and Canisteo remain in the “susceptible to fiscal stress” category; Valley Stream remains in the “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… against any future economic setback.” Higher than expected tax collections account for most of the current year’s surplus. Tax collections are now expected to exceed the city’s … $51 billion, 32 percent higher than before the recession. Tax revenues have been driven by strong job growth, tourism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. … of those cases (79 percent) were either not reported (Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego and Suffolk counties) or not reported in a timely manner (Cortland, Suffolk and Wayne). For example, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… must submit the settlement agreement or court documents to NYSLRS for review before making any payments or … If the payment is pensionable, you will then be required to submit the appropriate payments and adjustments. ** For a … members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in the calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Michelle Sheppard resigned her two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her personal town … payments over several years. Sheppard pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted tampering with public records, an … Sheppard thought her government job gave her the right to tinker with public records and delay her tax payments,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-payments