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DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly … and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who take advantage of their position to steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. “Local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… claims containing a severe malnutrition diagnosis . The audit covered the period from January 1, 2013 through … result from the general deterioration of an individual’s health, inadequate treatment or neglect, or from the … will increase. Medicaid will only pay for medical care and services that are medically necessary, whose necessity is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… of medical care than those actually provided to patients. The audit covers the period April 1, 2005 through March 31, … and therefore more expensive than others. When a patient is designated to a lower (and therefore less costly) … of overpayments from the sample that was reviewed, there is high risk that Medicaid overpaid many other inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… blood abnormalities and liver and kidney damage. SUNY’s System Administration established the Environmental Health & … to campus officials in designing and implementing a system of internal controls that provide reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… they are receiving the desired service at a competitive price. … City of Batavia Awarding Contracts for Goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… the year. Conduct more frequent cash flow analyses if your local government or school district is experiencing fiscal … and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … Earnings Following prudent yet effective investment strategies can improve cash inflow and even reduce costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… expenses claimed on Starting Point’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and certain expenses claimed on … ages of three and five years. During the 2012-13 school year, Starting Point served 942 students. The New York City … June 30, 2013, Starting Point reported approximately $16.4 million in reimbursable costs for the audited programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report … which was issued on January 5, 2015, determined that, for the 27-month period October 1, 2011 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State … can dispense when prescriptions are ordered by telephone or fax. Our initial audit report, which was issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Astor, a not-for-profit organization located in Rhinebeck, New York, provides preschool special education … reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Astor reported a total of $6.4 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR, of which $3.3 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMilestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Milestone … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED Programs. Our audit scope … 2013, we identified $801,859 in reported costs that did not comply with Manual requirements and recommend such costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/17/milestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through June, local collections totaled $8.5 billion compared to $8 … in Hamilton County at 38.9 percent, followed by Sullivan (18 percent), Fulton (14.7 percent), and Tioga (12.5 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… disabled (disability retirement benefits); Benefits your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public … decisions about your future. I encourage you to contact us with any questions or suggestions you might have. Sincerely, … interest they earned. Filing for the Service Benefit The Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (Law), and under the supervision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) by ensuring that contracted services … contractors to operate many of these programs. PCMH, a not-for-profit entity, is one of New York’s largest providers of … all contract costs and serves as a cost claiming document for program reimbursement. At the end of each contract year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… contingency fund, along with an appropriate recordkeeping system for such fund. Ensure that all service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were calculated properly, … documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … between three and five years of age. Pursuant to New York State Education Law, special education providers, such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in order will help your survivors make important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… 2011 through March 31, 2015, United paid claims totaling $16 million for services provided by Long Island Laparoscopic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … more proactive culture that seeks to ensure that Medicaid is the payer of last resort for services provided to dual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-follow