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School for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the School for Language and Communication Development (SLCD) on its … The audit covered the expenses reported on SLCD’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on SLCD’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background SLCD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/school-language-and-communication-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at Ambulatory Surgery … for NYSHIP. The Empire Plan provides its members with four types of health insurance coverage: medical/surgical, … portion of the Empire Plan. Medical/surgical benefits cover a range of services including, but not limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryChildren’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Childrens Unit for Treatment and Evaluation on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/15/childrens-unit-treatment-and-evaluation-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of Contract … received from the State Education Department (SED) and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) under grant … Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department/Office of Children and Family Services: Educators for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph Junkovic took taxpayer dollars meant to screen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000West Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… ensured that the Treasurer was properly accounting for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. … that is located in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome County. The Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in … and are being given proper warning if problems are happening.” The SAVE Act requires SED, school districts and … … The State Education Department SED has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual) and the … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background Lifeline is a Queens, New York-based not-for-profit organization … in ineligible expenses, including $21,083 in taxi fares to transport parents and their children to Lifeline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Brookville Center for Children’s … whether the costs reported by Brookville Center for Childrens Services Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient … Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses … Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) for pharmacy services in addition to Medicaid (e.g., … is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are required to coordinate benefits with … period, Gainwell’s third-party liability recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments totaled almost $53 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to … the audit determined that some local administrators did not apply to HCR for COVID-19 relief funds because of the … Programs Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying … served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… of Sherman Treasurer Ann Gilbert faces felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and taxes, according to an … here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… other programs, including Special Education Itinerant Teacher, Evaluations, 1:1 Aides, Related Services, and Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSpecial 25-Year Plan for Institutional Safety Officers (Sections 89-t and 604(q))
Information for members about special 25 year retirement plan providing an alternative retirement benefit for institutional safety officers and safety and secur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-institutional-safety-officers-sections-89-t-and-604qChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … policies could affect the city’s economy and finances. The House of Representatives and the Senate have reached … agencies could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… diagnosed with ESRD. In particular, the Department does not identify Medicaid recipients with ESRD, notify ESRD … them enrolled, the Medicaid program could have saved as much as $146 million over the six-year audit period. For … Medicaid recipients with ESRD and helped guide them on how to apply for and enroll in Medicare. In response to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are no formal shelters. Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter … to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of Homeless Services, but remains responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency