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Special Plan for Suffolk County Park Police Officers (Sections 89-r and 603(n))
… Information for members about Special Plan for Suffolk County Park Police Officers Sections 89r and 603n …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-park-police-officers-sections-89-r-and-603nDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found multiple issues with how the state identified out-of-state Medicaid members, … to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for members who may have resided outside of New York. … For example, a member appeared on a May 2020 NCOA report with a forwarding address in Florida. The individual had no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… numerous personal purchases with the fire department’s debit cards and made direct payments from the department’s bank … attempted to make a purchase with the department’s debit card and it was declined due to lack of funds. Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in … As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… 31, 2024. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $267.7 billion. “Strong performances across asset classes … The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $16.07 billion paid out during the fiscal year. Employer … assumptions, including wage growth, inflation, age of retirement, and mortality. Integral to the Fund’s strength …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public … District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law … York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent and thorough investigative work of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… services due to unknown openings. For example, pregnant women or opioid users are prioritized on wait lists. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses … recipients according to their diagnosis and severity of illness, which provides the basis for calculating the … presence in a facility. Key Findings We found that a lack of Department guidance to assist hospitals in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by … to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the … to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to independent living, and rise out of poverty is not fulfilling its mission because it too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do more to ensure the meals it … trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department for the Aging is responsible for helping to ensure their well-being, but its lack of … New York Citys Department for the Aging DFTA needs to do more to ensure the meals it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a … starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearContract Submission System Guide for the Office of the Attorney General Users
… New York State Contract Submission System (CSS) The CSS is a secure application which allows State authorities to submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing to the Office of the State … General (OAG) roles are initially assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. OAG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-office-attorney-general-usersSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 4 years. For the purposes of this report, the program we reviewed is referred to as the … information reported on CFRs. St. Mary’s is a subsidiary of St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, Inc., a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made inappropriate fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients … (e.g., employer-based coverage, Medicare Part D). Medicaid is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are required to coordinate benefits with the recipient’s TPHI prior to billing Medicaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: 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 … Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in … crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) with a HUD-HCR funding agreement through 2026. $120 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… New York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in … degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she … face consequences for their criminal actions.” “The theft of public funds is simply inexcusable. I applaud Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli 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 … and accountability. Nancy’s character, knowledge and depth of experience will help New York meet those challenges and … Groenwegen served as the commissioner and president of the New York Civil Service Commission and as an assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Report 2018-S-65 ). About the Program The State’s … their homes and communities. MLTC plans offer a range of services, such as home health care, nursing home care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-follow