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DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000

… who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State … Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of … who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year as a result of a joint investigation by New York State …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future

… This announcement helps achieve this shift, but it’s still only the tip of the iceberg of what all institutional …

Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members

Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members

UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)

… By Modifier Code 59 (Report 2013-S-82 ). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health …

DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College

… from $375,000 to $520,000 for both the Direct and Advisor Plans to more accurately reflect rising college … the  Direct Plan  sold directly by the program and the Advisor Plan, sold exclusively through financial advisors. The Advisor Plan has different investment options and higher fees …

Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … in Broome County, New York, provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are … for reimbursement. These costs included $232,464 in parent agency administrative costs and $142 in consultant …

Medicaid 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 recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. This audit covered the period … To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient …

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY

… has multiple parts. Medicare Part B provides supplementary medical insurance coverage for a range of outpatient medical services, physician services, and medical supplies. … advise providers to report accurate claim information when billing Medicaid for Part B deductibles and coinsurance on …

School for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … 2014. Background SLCD is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Nassau County, New York. SLCD provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who …

Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)

… and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As … Law (Law), and under the supervision of the State’s Cemetery Board (Board), the Division works with cemetery officials on a wide range of issues, including the …

Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … June 4, 2008. New York State awards grants and contracts to non-profit community-based organizations that offer after-school services to children. To receive reimbursement for its program-related …

DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law

… its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools … today. “The SAVE Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, it …

DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses

… take steps to establish better monitoring to ensure that only properly supported claims that are for …

West Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company officials … in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome County. The Company’s Officers consist of …

UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers

… Purpose To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia … health and substance abuse. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/surgical … services. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services …

Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions

… of Health's eMedNY system processes Medicaid claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid … categories: diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial. For example, laboratory, physical therapy, and home health … care are typical ancillary services. Medicaid claims for ancillary services are processed by eMedNY, the …

DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000

… District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was … “I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to commend our State Police members along with our partners at the Comptroller’s …

DiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses

… students. It was also a member of the eight-member Young Adult Institute Network, which also included YAI and the …

DiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients

… of their Medicare eligibility, which could reduce their out-of-pocket expenses and may provide them with more options … This could allow Medicaid to pay ESRD recipients' Medicare out-of-pocket costs, such as premiums and coinsurance. … about Medicare benefits and Medicaid's payment of Medicare out-of-pocket costs, and to actively assist recipients in …