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DiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment system is rife with errors,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the … on claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-302
… of the employee’s gross earnings each pay period. Agencies do not have update access to this deduction code. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-302-change-deduction-calculation-routine-deduction-code-582Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… County and has a population of 4,419. The Town is governed by a Town Board, which comprises four elected members and an … acknowledgement that they are aware of and will abide by the policy. Adopt an information breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the … 9, 2013. Background Columbia County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is composed of 23 members, one of whom … Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures Internal Controls Over Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… to bring this individual to justice.” “It is always a pleasure working with our law enforcement partners in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… used SWOP. Office of Information Technology Services (OITS): Effectiveness of the Information Technology … many basic planning steps were performed. As a result, OITS had little data to quantify or measure what benefits, if … far. Moreover, these deficiencies significantly limited OITS’ ability to maintain continuity and meet established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four year period, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all stakeholders in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report 2019-S-23 ). About the Program The New York … is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, providing coverage to about 1.1 million members. NYSHIP offers several coverage options, including Individual and Family coverage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, such as Parks. The U.S. … community parks, focusing on high-density, low-income areas and parks. Officials indicated that accessibility … not been addressed, including some that pose potential safety risks. For the majority of these barriers, the Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesResearch Vendor Information
… The links below provide access to information resources that a State contracting entity may … review. Each resource has a short description and the link to the applicable website. The Office of the State … and Organizational Capacity Legal/Regulatory Authority to Do Business Integrity Performance General Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/research-vendor-informationOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Beaver River Central School District (District) officials ensured … Determine whether Beaver River Central School District District officials ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed … disorders. Within MMC and HARP is the Integrated Benefits for Dually Eligible Enrollees Program (IB-Dual), which became … 1, 2021. IB-Dual pays lower MMC and HARP premium rates for Medicaid recipients in MMC or HARP who enroll in Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andOpinion 89-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … -- Establishment (authority to establish overlapping town districts authorized to provide same improvements or … Whether a town pursuant to article 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … are fully insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0Addiction Support Services During Emergencies
… they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. Our audit covered the period from … treatment providers are required by certain LSBs to have Emergency Preparedness Plans (Plans) and to re-evaluate and … they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations, such as fires or evacuations, OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… and their selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR); and whether selected LPAs … health and safety or that affect the livability of their homes. LPAs, which are selected through an application … and their selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal and whether selected LPAs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsView and Update Your Beneficiaries
When you became a NYSLRS member you should have named a beneficiary or beneficiaries
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/view-and-update-your-beneficiariesOpinion 93-7
… Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv to app granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). The primary rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Opinion 2007-7
… spent by the elected official to perform an official duty, but may not record blocks of time when an elected … contact at the grocery store or in the gym, whether at night or on the weekend. In each of these situations, the … official is actually called upon to perform an official duty, that time would be considered as part of the work day. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7