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United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… the $264 due from the member. Hudson Valley wrote off all charges in excess of United’s payment from the patient’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City … more than $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, … violations to make collections more efficient. A full copy of the audit, “ Practices Used by the Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… will be impacted by public policies seeking to rein in climate change. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State … other ExxonMobil investors filed a shareholder proposal in December, asking the company to publish an annual … including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work supports the Church of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous … safe." DiNapoli’s audit looked at work done by certified elevator inspectors who worked for companies contracted by … at three different buildings. The problem could cause elevator doors to open between floors and is considered an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… district's budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year are approximately $865 million, which are funded … $640.4 million for the district's 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years. DiNapoli's auditors reviewed salary and wage … underpayments to employees as well. Auditors also found 16 of the initial 45 employees examined received bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-337
… (CUNY RF) for research work performed. The payment is processed through the payroll system to facilitate … but must be paid from the college where the employee is employed on a full-time basis and must be reported using … of the payment. Any changes made after the initial award is established must be submitted to OSC on a subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-337-2008-cuny-research-foundation-grant-payments-summerCUNY Bulletin No. CU-300
… (CUNY RF) for research work performed. The payment is processed through the payroll system to facilitate … but must be paid from the college where the employee is employed on a full-time basis and must be reported using … of the payment. Any changes made after the initial award is established must be submitted to OSC on a subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-300-2007-cuny-research-foundation-grant-payments-summerState Agencies Bulletin No. 934
… provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2010 calendar year. Affected … SEFA Campaign Guidelines The pre-printed Federated Fund Number which appears on the authorization card must be … Fund (SEFA) Deduction Code exists , click on the + sign to add a new row in the Deduction Details page, insert a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/934-2010-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by … the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2015. On one claim, for example, Long Island Laparoscopic charged $27,000 … for the service. As a result, United paid $10,800 on the claim and the member’s out-of-pocket portion of the claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… LLC waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United … the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused … the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2015. On one claim, for example, Eastern Orange charged $11,295 and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… P.C. waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United … the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused … the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. On one claim, for example, Long Island Spine charged $14,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 … to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… attractive returns to the state pension fund. New York’s $184.5 billion state pension fund, the third largest public … $50 million. Capital for the program is leveraged by the U.S. Small Business Administration. New York’s state pension … and the Middle East. With more than $239 billion in total assets under management and supervision*, Hamilton Lane …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… as we budget over the next two years.” Unlike many upstate New York communities, Plattsburgh’s population has remained … taxable full value increased slower than other cities in New York – 49 percent compared to 79 percent. However, when … revenue, compared to 8.7 percent for the median city in New York. … A steady population an expanding tax base and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… economic setback, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s ambitious … percent for the past decade. Last year, the state approved new sources of revenue that are expected to generate $25 … out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person … oversight and uniform standards to ensure children in direct placement are not put into another bad situation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … The audit determined that weak oversight by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… received a total of $38,082 in salaries and stipends while on sabbatical. Also, this employee and another employee … We maintain that many of the examples cited in our report do represent non-compliance with existing policies and that … question the benefit that taxpayers and the University have actually received from the use of paid leaves. Our State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leave