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Special Plan for Town of Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers (Sections 89-q and 603(m))
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-town-elmira-district-1-traffic-officers-sections-89-q-and-603mUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient … provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … Joint charged $9,400 and, based on this, United allowed $9,200 for the service. As a result, United paid $7,360 on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpNew York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to … served about 415 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to NYCCD based on clinical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… levels. The city should continue to identify opportunities for agency savings, which will provide added budgetary … and are manageable under current conditions. The budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion that … estimated 1.8 percent, with non-property taxes declining for the first time since FY 2010. Job creation has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The State’s … care. For example, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth weight kick payment) for each enrolled newborn weighing less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … June, local collections totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local … consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Special Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
… special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Suffolk County peace officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… (OPEB). DiNapoli estimates the unfunded OPEB liability of New York state to be $68.2 billion and an additional $68.3 … “The numbers are daunting, but there is a real cost to doing nothing and leaving the bill for future generations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New York’s railways and require oil transporters to carry … that may not be sufficient to cover liabilities resulting from a serious accident involving trains carrying crude oil … spill occurs, and companies exploiting bankruptcy laws to escape the costs. Insurance coverage is an accepted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… includes the use of debt to borrow for operating costs in 2025, a stopgap measure that will not be paid until after … new solutions. The MTA’s currently planned budget gap in 2025 without this stopgap measure would be nearly $500 … pressure asset prices and reduce transaction activity. In recent months, some legislators have discussed utilizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Freedman, and our other partners in law enforcement, for their dedication to ensuring justice is served and that … prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended … conduct that could undermine an important safety net for struggling students.” “Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares … address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its investors and take steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… one-time federal relief, will mostly be used to fund new spending, with a smaller portion set aside to build up … reserves), but city-funded spending will still grow to $78.3 billion by FY 2025 and does not include out-year funding … $500 million deposit into its Revenue Stabilization Fund (i.e., a rainy-day fund), bringing the fund to $1 billion. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers … the State’s Medicaid program. Each individual who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification … access to the multiple eligibility systems during the application process. The Department, Local Departments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental … million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one … effective. This window exists to give the member time to change their mind about their retirement, since the decision … the current state of emergency through May 16. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… claims suggest that most of New York City’s job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic impacts of … April, Mayor de Blasio released his executive budget for FY 2021 and a revised financial plan. The plan assumes that … reserve ($250 million); and reduce next year’s general reserve from $1 billion to $100 million, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recession