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Incarcerated and Death Matches
… Purpose Our Office examined $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) made on behalf of nearly 215,000 claimants during the period … matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… fraud and I thank Broome County District Attorney Battisti for partnering with us to ensure she was brought to justice.” … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020. No one from the family reported his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and guidance are sufficient for local social service districts to effectively reduce undistributed child support balances and initiate the process that would … escheatment since mid-2016. Also, in 2017, OTDA began one-on-one outreach efforts to explain certain procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. (DDI) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on DDI's CFR for the year ended December 31, 2015 and certain expenses … of Interest State Education Department: Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccidental Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… if you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The … in this order: First, to your surviving spouse for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/accidental-death-benefitHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children (Hebrew Institute) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … Related Audits/Reports of Interest Milestone School for Child Development: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly … the State Police, and District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will … $34,548. Chatley, who works for the Dalton-Nunda Central School District and is a New York State and Local Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement … Police for their work on this case and for partnering with my office and the Office of the New York State Comptroller in … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… records. DiNapoli recommends OCFS: Identify and implement strategies to improve county and VA compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDeath Benefits
… review your named beneficiary by clicking “View and Update My Beneficiaries.” If you need to update your option … all retirees are eligible — it depends on your retirement plan and tier. If you are eligible, the amount is based on … at any time. Sign in to Retirement Online , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. … New Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2023, nearly 9.4 million … Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage for children under the age of 19 with incomes above Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by the Bank Street College of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were reasonable, … Background Bank Street’s Family Center (Center) is a not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide … to provide developmentally oriented, culturally sensitive child care and support to families of children up to five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program for … premium payments beyond two months for reasons other than death are not recoverable. Medicaid paid $23.6 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… before January 1, 2001 were given a choice between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die … the post-retirement death benefit. Members who join on or after January 1, 2001 will automatically be covered by … years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsPension Payment Option Descriptions
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life … lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or, you may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit … only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) This option will provide you with a reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-option-descriptionsMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… diagnosed with end stage renal disease who were eligible for, but not enrolled in, Medicare. The audit covered the … durable medical equipment, and laboratory services) on behalf of 10,906 Medicaid recipients who were diagnosed … Board benefits; or (3) are the spouse or dependent child of a person who meets either of the aforementioned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseLabor Investigations in New York City
… To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in … (Manual) provides guidance to investigators to follow when conducting wage-related investigations, including target … Department and the New York City Department of Education (DOE). Key Recommendations Establish a mechanism to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… before January 1, 2001 were given a choice between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die … the post-retirement death benefit. Members who join on or after January 1, 2001 will automatically be covered by … years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… P. DiNapoli and Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the … and deceived state officials to ensure he got his hands on money that didn’t belong to him. I want to thank New York … was reported deceased as of August 5, 2010. The death certificate filed with the Probate Court in Kenshaw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdf