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Changes 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 tax … to the city since the Great Recession," DiNapoli said. "New York City’s economy is strong, the 2018 budget is … actions that would have had impacts on the city’s budget. New York City’s financial plan does not anticipate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… 31, 2013, Medicaid paid approximately $46.5 billion in premiums to 92 MCO plans. Key Findings Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careSpecial 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-604qUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… accepted $5,920 as the full payment, United should have only paid $4,736 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… Medicaid program, which provides a wide range of health care services, including prescription drugs, to individuals … drugs that are highly prone to abuse are limited to a five-day supply, and others that carry less risk are limited to a 30-day supply. During the audit period, the Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with … To determine whether the Department of Health took sufficient …
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
… shelter facility. OTDA has assigned responsibility for the inspection of hotels and motels housing the homeless to local … across SSDs, and confusion still exists regarding the inspection process. Additionally, OTDA has not yet provided … unsatisfactory conditions. Material aspects of OTDA’s inspection program are similar to activities performed by …
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))
… 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
… protect the program’s integrity, and ensure New York is only paying Medicaid costs for its residents.” Medicaid …
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
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the … ordered to pay a total of $101,394.50 in restitution. “William Storrs abused the trust of the community he was sworn to serve and protect by stealing over …
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
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides … from the current $55.4 billion capital plan to meet the loss of congestion pricing revenue, inclusive of $2 billion … rating by breaching its 20% debt service threshold. The loss of congestion pricing revenue means the MTA’s current …
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
… today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s investment return was 11.55% for the state fiscal year … value of $267.7 billion. “Strong performances across asset classes helped drive the state pension fund’s … in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston … County District Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s …
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
… needs to improve its guidance for the emergency plans for residential or inpatient programs for substance use … after Superstorm Sandy because of the number of patients who had to be evacuated. However, the audit determined 35 of … have a clear picture if patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting services due to unknown …
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
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as … (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status … versus outpatient – affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
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)
… Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71 ). About the … care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health aides; physical and occupational … Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. In …
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
… and keeping the jobs they want, and the pandemic has only made things harder,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education …
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
… case managers to share clients’ complaints. English Only Client Surveys Among the city’s senior population, 28% … stated that when scoring proposals, they are limited to only considering the content submitted in the provider’s …
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
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
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
… the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks for which they have … containing contract transaction details. OAG View‐Only Role Allows user to view-only contracts that have been submitted to OSC for prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-office-attorney-general-users