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Opinion 89-2
… purchases of goods, supplies and services *** (see also 10 NYCRR, §400.4). The purpose of the exception in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults … number of individuals served by the state’s public mental health system, with nearly 900,000 residents utilizing the … The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased with 211 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedEnhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Enhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Report 2009-S-25). Background … on September 24, 2010, examined whether selected home health care providers properly used Medicaid funds for the … (RTR) of direct care staff and whether the Department of Health (Department) was effectively overseeing this funding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/enhanced-medicaid-payments-selected-home-health-care-service-providers-followNew York State Health Insurance Program - Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (2022-S-24)
To determine whether CVS Caremark paid claims under the correct prescription drug plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s24.pdfUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… providers’ compliance with applicable health and safety regulations is sufficient. Our audit scope included … used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and for equipment and … does not directly monitor UPK providers for health and safety. Instead, the Department relies on the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-757
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program. Affected Employees … Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. Background The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-757-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-696
… the Deputy Director of the NYC Management Benefits Fund, Tax-Favored Benefits, and Citywide Programs. To pay the … gross, and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-696-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Report 2016-S-10 ). … of the UPK providers’ compliance with applicable health and safety regulations was sufficient. We found the Department did not directly monitor UPK providers for health and safety. Instead, the Department relied on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Follow-Up)
… Insurance System (Report 2021-S-3 ). About the Program One of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) key tasks in … is administering the State’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. The UI program is a joint federal–State initiative … found DOL: Could have better captured information on the details of its implementation of ID.me Was prevented from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/17/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system-followExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine (i) the extent to which the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) … amount of outstanding premiums NYSIF may have been able to recover through SWOP since April 2012. Background New York … The objectives of our examination were to determine i the extent to which the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at … waiver practices do not effectively ensure that safety and structural risks related to physical plant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… lacked some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs … personnel are often the first to notice if a student is having mental health challenges, and they need effective … and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking place. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school serving special needs children aged three through five years on Staten … personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, flowers and … said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . “Thanks to my auditors and investigators, in partnership with Richmond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… P. DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state and found alarming shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and gynecologist … P DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state and found alarming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit … the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 … occupational, and speech therapy services, as well as prescription drugs. When these services are rendered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year … staff were required to complete mental health training. Three of the 12 recommended components of mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY … Background The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under … City health benefits when other non-City group coverage is available. The employee must complete the Health Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outOpinion 91-17
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A county may make purchases, pursuant to the … by the State Hospital Review and Planning Council (see 10 NYCRR 400.4), to enter into contracts among themselves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-75
… Purpose To notify the Unified Court System of the new payroll Deduction Code 531 , Liberty Mutual … To notify the Unified Court System of the new payroll Deduction Code 531 Liberty Mutual Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-75-voluntary-liberty-mutual-insurance-program-certain-employeesOversight of the Title Insurance Industry (2017-S-10)
To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s10.pdf