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UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed … December 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-117
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal … the Rent Regulations Services Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-117-2021-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… are necessary to meet program goals. The Division receives funding for the WAP from both the U.S. Department of Energy … of Health and Human Services (HHS) and must expend and account for WAP awards in accordance with federal statutes, … federal awards as soon as possible and maximize federal funding. The Division was appropriated a total of $92,317,035 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1809
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and … the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2019, the new bi-weekly wage will be … using the Action/Reason code of Pay Rt Chg/MSC (Pay Rate Change/Military Stipend Change). Agencies will be notified on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1809-2020-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1994
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and … the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2021, the new bi-weekly wage will be … using the Action/Reason code of Pay Rt Chg/MSC (Pay Rate Change/Military Stipend Change). Agencies will be notified on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1994-2022-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1894
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and Training Leave … unit’s MOU. Effective Dates The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2021 for all eligible employees. OSC … salary. If an increased amount for the Military Stipend is due or an employee now becomes eligible to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1894-2021-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1890
… to inform agencies of the content information for the 2020 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form … Effective Dates 2020 Form W-2s will include earnings paid in paychecks dated: Administration: 01/08/2020 through … not opt out of receiving a 2020 paper form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to employee’s mailing address currently listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1890-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2020Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing … may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function … as enumerated in record retention schedules. 3 Depending on the size and complexity of your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… fiscal stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress” or has “no designation.” The city of Yonkers, designated as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli uncovered a second theft of $150,000 in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2015/beekman.pdf . DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 96-12
… ask how a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You … … How a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Mid Island Therapy Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Mid Island Therapy Associates LLC (Mid Island), aka All About Kids, on its Consolidated Fiscal … The counties pay for the preschool special education services Mid Island provides using rates established by SED. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/mid-island-therapy-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar … compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2309
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and … the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2024, the new bi-weekly wage will be … using the Action/Reason code of Pay Rt Chg/MSC (Pay Rate Change/Military Stipend Change). Agencies will be notified on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2309-2025-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… New York State Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system … claims were processed between October 2023 through March 2024, totaling nearly $49.6 billion. The bulk of the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly … investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Gaines Jr. tried to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 years of … in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. He is due back in court on July 17. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… hospitals, MCOs reimburse the hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for … and fiscal benefits. ESD supports high-tech sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit … and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money was effectively spent and was producing the intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… referred to as marijuana or recreational marijuana, in New York State. MRTA also establishes rules for the collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-auc