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Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The … Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that … drugs. We found that between $2.8 million and $5.2 million in payments for ED drugs approved to also treat BPH or PAH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The … out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected children. DOH’s regional offices are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ … an obstetrics and gynecology practice operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New … September 30, 2014. Key Recommendations Recover from Dr. John Gomes $1,258,855 in overpayments funded by the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your beneficiary may receive a benefit of $3,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… Employees are not allowed an overtime meal allowance when in travel status or when the employer provides a meal while the employee is working in an overtime capacity. General Eligibility Rules The … on a holiday unless the employee's work on that holiday is in an overtime capacity. An employee who leaves work at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOpinion 2002-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures … of the library. Thus, library funds, whether held in the custody of the library treasurer, or by the municipal … remain the property of the library and surplus monies in a municipal or school district public library fund, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average wireless … and authorization. Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (Allegany County) The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Opinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20What's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… yourself with the different roles and responsibilities in the audit process. Understanding the different roles Each … Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. … spouse (or spouse equivalent) dependent (related or not) In addition, you must use good judgment by not appointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… unemployment insurance owed to the State were implemented in 1989, under the terms of an agreement between the New York … of Labor, enter a deduction record for the employee in PayServ, using Deduction Code 433. For Effective Date, … on the panel. Agencies must verify the data entered to the form from the Department of Labor and save the transaction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during … through a formal resolution process, which may culminate in stipulated settlement agreements (Orders) with violators, … to the PSC account for PSC-related activities. In some cases, Legal allows payment plans for penalties but does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2117
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues Reversals Exchanges and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2117-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Agencies Bulletin No. 322
… that paychecks are issued timely. To assist agencies in identifying the earlier deadlines, the dates have been … may commence entering actions that have an effective date in, or prior to, payroll period 5 lag/6 current on Friday, … action requires salary determination, Carol Trombley in the Salary Determination Unit. Exception : The following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/322-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2024 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions: OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2024 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the transportation supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials also did not … gaps. However, the district incurred operating surpluses in all five years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… $211,917. Adopt: Written financial policies to establish a system of internal controls that ensure oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1166
To inform agencies of changes made to the 20112012 CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan and to provide a new earnings code and procedures for processing refunds for aff
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1166-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-refunds-certain-employees-representedOpinion 97-10
… construction of firehouse) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: A fire district may not enter into a lease-purchase agreement … it may be considered to be "equipment" for purposes of section 109-b. General Municipal Law, §109-b authorizes … of that section (see General Municipal Law, §109-b[1][a], [2]). Pursuant to section 109-b(3)(d), this Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10