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Medicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… the Department of Health (Department) made inappropriate premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans … care arrangements, managed care plans receive monthly premium payments for individuals enrolled in their plans. In … Department paid Plans approximately $94 billion in monthly premium payments. The Department can recover inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… is having an uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with “non-essential” retailers struggling but online sellers … from March to May 2020 compared to one year earlier, with all sectors posting declines except online retailers. … one example of a shift in city policy based on dialogue with local store owners, and offers some support for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: MTA Weekend Ridership Recovery Outpaces Weekdays Across the Board
… accelerated in recent years, suggesting the MTA continue to adjust service in response, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … system,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA should continue to focus on increasing the reliability and frequency of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-mta-weekend-ridership-recovery-outpaces-weekdays-across-boardThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) were not … 4 For purposes of this report, New York City data for 2023 made available by the NYPD on the NYC OpenData portal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988
… by Payroll Bulletin No. 1988.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing temporary overtime rates for … who work at OMH are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, OMH, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1988-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… are providing cost-effective solutions without hurting service quality.” New York City uses contracts for a variety … FY 2019 to FY 2023 was at the Department of Education (DOE), partially fueled by pandemic relief funded additions to programming. DOE accounted for almost half of the city’s contract spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019DiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for … agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. … count of petit larceny. Thomas was arraigned and released on own recognizance. He is due back in court on Aug. 22. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… was arrested today for allegedly using rescue squad funds to purchase over a thousand dollars in tires for his personal … "Those entrusted with enforcing the law must be held to the highest standards and will be held accountable for any … allegedly abused his position of trust at the rescue squad to financially benefit himself. I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadSUNY Bulletin No. SU-385
… to an increased rate from the currently approved $5.50 per hour to the newly approved $8.00 per hour effective 12/04/2025. OSC Actions: OSC has increased the … Earnings Code PRP (Preceptor Pay Differential) to $8.00/hour effective 12/04/2025. Agency Actions: Agencies should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-385-december-2025-increase-preceptor-incentive-program-paymentDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesThe Age 55 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… eligible for a service retirement benefit when you reach age 55 and have five or more years of service credit under … service, you may choose to retire with a full benefit at age 62, or between the ages of 55 and 62 with a reduced … interest. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members who retire before age 62 will have their benefit reduced by the percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-55-planDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on waiting lists for them, an audit released today by New York State … (HDC) properly oversee the awarding of housing to seniors and a program that assists senior homeowners. “New … but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on waiting lists for them an audit released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… leave public employment with at least five, but less than ten, years of credited service, you may choose to: End your … retirement benefit when you become eligible. Once you have ten or more years of credited service, you cannot withdraw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-168
… Questions To obtain authorization forms or eligibility information, contact David Raabe of AXA Equitable by telephone at (732) … 330-7882 or e-mail at [email protected] ; or contact Best Interest Partners, LLC, a Division of AXA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-168-new-deduction-code-546-axa-equitable-lifeOpinion 2007-7
… official to perform an official duty, but may not record blocks of time when an elected official is merely available … not believe, however, that an elected official may record blocks of time when he or she is merely available to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Controls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Corrections and … Supervision (Department) provides sufficient oversight to ensure that the independent network, kiosks, and tablets … To determine whether the Department of Corrections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… Standard Pacific, a California-based homebuilder, is believed to be the first U.S. corporation to include these … in seeking board candidates.” “Today’s announcement is good news for Monster Beverage’s future outlook as a … a truly diverse pool of candidates for its Board, Monster is one of a growing number of forward-looking companies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, March 2022 to February 2023), with leisure and … onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a drop in sales tax collections two years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli … DiNapoli’s report notes two changes to New York state tax law may have contributed nearly $540 million in sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… stages. The legislation limits the amount of overtime that is considered pensionable and included in the base for … Effective April 1, 2012, the contribution rate for Tier 6 is 3%. The contribution rate remains at 4% for uniformed … salary and OT limits will be issued at a later date. There is no change in the enrollment process for the Optional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make informed decisions and promote strong infection … To determine whether the Department of Health Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data