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DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in … and are being given proper warning if problems are happening.” The SAVE Act requires SED, school districts and … … The State Education Department SED has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual) and the … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background Lifeline is a Queens, New York-based not-for-profit organization … in ineligible expenses, including $21,083 in taxi fares to transport parents and their children to Lifeline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Brookville Center … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… January 2018 through March 2022. About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of … generally less expensive than inpatient treatments because they are less involved and do not require a patient’s continued presence in a facility. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsMedicaid 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-healthDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to … the audit determined that some local administrators did not apply to HCR for COVID-19 relief funds because of the … Programs Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli 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 Lobbying … served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: 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 … here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… other programs, including Special Education Itinerant Teacher, Evaluations, 1:1 Aides, Related Services, and Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSpecial 25-Year Plan for Institutional Safety Officers (Sections 89-t and 604(q))
Information for members about special 25 year retirement plan providing an alternative retirement benefit for institutional safety officers and safety and secur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-institutional-safety-officers-sections-89-t-and-604qChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … policies could affect the city’s economy and finances. The House of Representatives and the Senate have reached … agencies could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… diagnosed with ESRD. In particular, the Department does not identify Medicaid recipients with ESRD, notify ESRD … them enrolled, the Medicaid program could have saved as much as $146 million over the six-year audit period. For … Medicaid recipients with ESRD and helped guide them on how to apply for and enroll in Medicare. In response to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are no formal shelters. Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter … to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of Homeless Services, but remains responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencySpecial Plan for Suffolk County Park Police Officers (Sections 89-r and 603(n))
… 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: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… to work with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from … spent it. Chatley was arrested on Grand Larceny in the 3 rd Degree charges. She was issued a desk appearance ticket …
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
… decreased 33%. Providers believed less people were getting help for the following reasons: the possibility of … patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting services due to unknown openings. For example, pregnant women or opioid users are prioritized on wait lists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… years to come,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA will be forced to put off badly needed investment in expansion and improvements … reconsiders which capital projects to fund and which to put off, DiNapoli’s report estimates there are over $21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill … Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health … Care (MLTC) plans, which serve people who require nursing home or long-term home health care. When a Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11). Background Our initial … Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11) United HealthCare … Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-10) … Determine the extent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-follow