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Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that … program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health … physicians and other health care professionals who order, prescribe, refer, or attend Medicaid services be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… People with disabilities face challenges and limited access … DiNapoli. “The Americans with Disabilities Act says that people with disabilities should be able to participate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actThe Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs submitted by The Kelberman Center, Inc. (Kelberman) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … Cost Manual. The audit covered expenses reported on Kelberman’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended … programs and services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… (IT) assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network and financial system were adequate to safeguard information. … controls to safeguard information contained in the network and financial system. Personal Internet use was found on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) addresses heat … Tenants who believe they are not receiving the required services can file a complaint through NYC’s 311 municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsOpinion 88-10
… TAXES -- Gross Receipts Tax (liability of municipality for) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Modification (addition of amount of … A petroleum business awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts tax … the successful bidder on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line item on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Other Bulletin No. 78
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s … Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) which is equated to a grade (Grade 603-668) As of the date of this … Effective Dates: An otherwise eligible employee who is on Leave of Absence (not related to Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-78-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s … to the fabric of life in the Empire State.” The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) commonly defines a small business as one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that after a nationwide spike in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to … than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for working-aged people with a disability soared in both New York and the nation, reaching 13.9% and 13.4%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and will be prosecuted.” “For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… hope the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being … Office. DiNapoli’s audit looked at governance policies on AI use at four agencies: the Administration for Children’s … identify facade defects in addition to any required hands-on inspection. DOB does not require facade inspectors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsMedicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment beyond allowed rental limits, and whether … under Medicare, oxygen equipment rentals are subject to a 36-month limit. Key Findings We identified overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-124
… Agencies should verify the employee’s mailing address is up to date. Note: If the employee has direct deposit, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-124-april-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City … earnings growth. “Tracking the rise of prices, and the consumer response to these changes, is necessary to … said. “While the Federal Reserve Board has begun to act, global supply chain challenges and the effects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… fact, the number of incarcerated individuals in March 2021 was just one-half the level of March 2008. Nonetheless, the … admitted to DOCCS prisons for a new offense or for parole violations increased by an annual average of 3.5 … options, and shorter periods for re-incarceration, when necessary.” The efficacy of these measures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… it must be submitted by February 1. The financial cycle is the process through which New York State manages its … and agency administrative branches of the government. It is an on-going process with each step supporting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewControls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… 2012, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement with a vendor to apply for the “.nyc” generic TLD (gTLD) and to operate, manage, maintain, and market the .nyc gTLD program. New York City’s contract with … accounted for; The registry operator submits reports and details about the following sources of revenue: click-thru …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 … by about 5% per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New Yorkers in 1998 to one in three … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… $11.4 billion. This is $550.5 million above last year and $1.7 billion above DOB’s latest projections. “State tax … DiNapoli said. “It is important that President Biden’s relief package is passed to prevent cuts to vital services in … $19.3 billion, $2.2 billion higher than DOB projections, and $8.5 billion higher than last year at the same time. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 103 deposits totaling $28 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. We reviewed all 12 debt service payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24