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Quality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program QSAC is a New York City- and Long Island-based non-profit … QSAC’s administrative office for all programs is located in Manhattan. QSAC was established in 1978 and is approved by … Special Education (SC) and Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) program services to children with autism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… school incident data available to the public on its website . DiNapoli previously recommended that SED take steps … during an August 2018 training and on the NYSCFSS website. DiNapoli’s auditors found SED has still not … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in MLTC plans. MLTC plans provide long-term care services, … pays MLTC plans monthly managed care premiums and, in return, MLTC plans pay for all MLTC covered services. The … services covered by MLTC plans. Individuals are enrolled in MLTC through either Local Departments of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… to disclose the resilience of its business model in the wake of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The … the company, and its investors, requires Exxon to assess how it will perform as the world changes.” “Climate change … carbon economy. We need more transparency and reporting from ExxonMobil to be able to assess how they are responding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… “People with disabilities often face great obstacles in finding and keeping the jobs they want, and the pandemic … failure to monitor progress and by significant delays in implementing the individual plans for achieving … a chief disability officer, and hope that this will result in much-needed improvements to the state’s services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing … I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for aiding in this investigation and maintaining the integrity of the … my office and the Office of the New York State Comptroller in protecting public funds,” Orange County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down … a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a row, means they must examine their … The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for … 31, 2017 for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in … by licensed therapists. Payments were made on behalf of 6,712 dual-eligible recipients, and 20 providers accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient … process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services provided to Empire Plan members. United … pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… allowed by the Act. In one instance, a pharmacy filled two telephone orders for alprazolam (a drug used to treat … exceeded the limits set by the Act. We further identified two MCOs that, similar to the Department, do not have system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused when it should be fighting … Fund and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund) at the end of state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13. No spending had occurred out of two funds – the prostate cancer check-off and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… to matters addressing the Doctor’s prescribing activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. Background The Department is responsible for administering New York State’s Medicaid program. Medicaid … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… was 11.55% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2024. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of … performances across asset classes helped drive the state pension fund’s investment returns higher over the past year, … $16.07 billion paid out during the fiscal year. Employer contribution rates are determined by investment results over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … nears college age. More information can be found in the plan's brochure here . In addition to the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… programs in New York. For example, data shared between the two systems helps identify households who are potentially … subsequently exited the shelter into permanent housing. In one case, a client had to wait more than 3 years after … found that DSS paid a contractor approximately $9,000 for two units that were vacant during 2023. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a nonprofit that … to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the … Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served.” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message … that alleged criminal behavior among those entrusted in their position will be thoroughly investigated. We will … spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Schenectady … program and diverted money meant to provide healthcare for New Yorkers in need into their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaid