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Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2024
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … by approved providers, were processed in accordance with requirements, and resulted in correct payments to … referred ambulatory, and clinic claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; $126,786 was paid for claims where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2023-through-march-31-2024DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and … audit found areas where the Department of Health can do better and avoid improper and wasteful spending of taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… For Tier 5 and 6 members, overtime pay beyond the annual limits below is not included … in a final average earnings (FAE) calculation. Only report overtime until a member reaches the limit for the calendar … report the member’s salary and days worked; only omit overtime pay that exceeds the limit. Do not withhold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper … recipients have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage, … Key Finding DOH and OMIG officials made minimal progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds … environment and other vital programs. “Actions taken in Washington to cut health care, food assistance, … Yorkers are served by federal dollars will be essential in seeing how future changes to federal spending will impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… PayServ. Affected Employees: Employees participating in OER’s Tuition Assistance and CLEFR programs. Background: … end. This can be a significant burden on some employees, in some cases creating tax deficiencies. OER requested the … Dates: The new earnings codes will be implemented in July of 2025 and affected employees may see payments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureTown of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268Town of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July 11, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2016. Background The Town of Elmira is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association. Affected Employees Employees … supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-lifeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… (POs) for centralized contract purchases Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) , Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders Guidance: This is to remind Business Units to use a requisition and/or purchase order with a contract ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/letchworth-central-school-district-reserves-2018m-176Local Government Financial Data Release Dates
… Annual financial data tables for each class of local government are made available … 30 These data sets are updated on a quarterly basis for 5 years after the original release date. Data for individual local governments and school districts is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/local-government-financial-data-release-datesVillage of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… and thorough audit of every claim. Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed with our recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board … (IT) assets are properly safeguarded and accessed for appropriate Town purposes. Key Findings The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Accounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… invoice does not contain the required information outlined in Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section … Proper Invoice, agencies must reject the invoice. It is a best practice for agencies to notify the vendor within one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 45
… Subject : Alternate “one-time” email address for PO dispatch. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … via email. See the Guide to Financial Operations, XI-A.7, for more detail. … Alternate onetime email address for PO dispatch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatchLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… pay. Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Time Warner Cable may delay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableAccounts Payable Advisory No. 16
… when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Long Island Power Authority may delay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/16-complex-entity-long-island-power-authorityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 7
… when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Barnes and Noble may delay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/7-complex-entity-barnes-noble