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Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( 2015-S-88 ). About the Program Our initial report, issued December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their … Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health … providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating care and services needed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followMedicaid 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-healthMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… codes, and each service provided could trigger a separate payment. Outpatient services are generally less expensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsChildren’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/15/childrens-unit-treatment-and-evaluation-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… from June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2017. Background Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also eligible for … supplementary medical insurance coverage for a range of outpatient medical services, physician services, and … of the automated crossover system was to minimize the need for providers to self-report Medicare claim data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid … use disorder treatment information among different health care providers is expected to continue. Key Findings … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Medicaid Managed Care Premiums for Recipients With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Maintenance ( 2016-S-79 ). Background The Department of State’s (Department) Division of Cemeteries (Division) … all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as … Medicaid. Key Findings The audit identified $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for services provided to dual-eligible … by Medicaid. Key Recommendations Review the $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for therapy services and prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… risk to the Fund’s returns on investment. Additional funds can be added to the index as performance warrants. … Fund’s existing index holdings. “Forward-thinking pension funds like the New York State Common Retirement Fund know … Fund’s ongoing efforts — investing in clean technology and funds focused on ESG sustainability — are paying off. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… to take steps toward providing a safe learning environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under … failed to comply with provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 that require it to notify local … DiNapoli’s auditors. DiNapoli recommended SED: Conduct and document a risk assessment related to compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… is doing what is needed to prepare for a future with lower carbon emissions. The future success of the company, and its … we are committed to supporting the transition to a low carbon economy. We need more transparency and reporting from … to the risks and opportunities presented by the low carbon transition.” “These resolutions are especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local … The report provides an overview of these revenue sources and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic aid coming to an end and uncertainty coming out of Washington, local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an … New York states centralized guidance and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs … result, OASAS doesn’t have a clear picture if patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… bonds and mortgages (22.26%), private equity (14.60%), real estate and real assets (12.77%) and credit, absolute return strategies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… of supply chain and contractor availability issues. HCR does offer extensions but the audit found not all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do … meals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The agency’s … they would take to implement them. Audit Audit of the New York City Department for the Aging, Oversight of the Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make … will help grow the pension fund and expand businesses and jobs across New York state," said DiNapoli. "With $293 … Vnomics, a fleet management software company located near Rochester and FieldLens, a construction industry mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… services over the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. "This special education provider failed to adhere to … and services." For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, NYL, using taxpayer funds, paid $13.8 million in fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expenses