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DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health … state Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. To read the two audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamOpinion 88-69
… same entity with which town contracts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a … the same volunteer ambulance service. General Municipal Law, §122-b authorizes any county, city, town or village, … municipality to a place for treatment of such illness or injury. Therefore, since section 122-b authorizes both towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… and transfer funds to her own account and to pay the condo management fees. Deanna Hansen was charged with grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… managing the influx of asylum seekers in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027 — part of the $10 billion added for this cost … future unanticipated spending. If the city had built up reserves earlier, it could have mitigated the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateXII.5.G Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES Agencies must use the correct Obligation Date and Accounting Date. The Obligation Date is used in the accrual and modified accrual bases of … Agencies must use the correct Obligation Date and Accounting Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5g-entering-appropriate-obligation-and-accounting-dates-vouchersMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the MCO, and the MCO arranges for the provision of services its members … paid approximately $46.5 billion in premiums to 92 MCO plans. Key Findings Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… contracts with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs of approximately $58,000 were not … to ensure interest earnings were maximized and bank fees were minimized. Had the supervisor invested available … audit period. Auditors determined the town incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 795
… procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for CSEA employees. Affected … employees are eligible for a lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. This lump sum payment is for … State or any NYS highway routes or parkway systems. The assignment constitutes an exposure to inherent danger by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/795-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… policies related to contracting, vendor monitoring, and hiring or promotions, possibly costing taxpayers nearly $1 … an extra $955,000,” DiNapoli said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor … to procurement, electronic patient medical records and hiring and promotion practices. DiNapoli’s auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherIX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… (also known as the Taxpayer Identification Number or TIN) when dealing with the federal government. This number is used … TIN that is used to draw down federal grant award funds. When a TOP match occurs, the payment is “offset” against the … to reimburse the state for the vouchers that were paid. When the offset is taken, a notice is sent to the debtor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundXII.6.H Paying an Accidental Death Benefit – XII. Expenditures
… Board Accidental Death Benefit, Notice of Decision (EC-23 form). Process and Transaction Preparation: In the … Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Notice of Decision (EC-23 form) or WCB Notice of Award in Death Cases (EC-68 form); a letter of certification from the WCB, stating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6h-paying-accidental-death-benefitMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… NYSLRS. Beginning July 27, 1976, membership is mandatory for: Employees who work in full-time, permanent 12-month ERS … to join NYSLRS, their membership date (and tier) will be retroactive to the date the membership became mandatory. … using Retirement Online for all unreported service and salary from the date of membership to the date you first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipOperational Advisory No. 32
… October 1, 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required … card. For example, the original voucher was paid to Citibank but the refund would be from the actual vendor (i.e. Staples). Agencies must include the Citibank voucher ID as backup or in comments. Use Supplier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The transaction raises the total commitments of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Fees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-20) An initial report issued in August 2016 determined that approximately half the fines … Department (SED): Examination of Payments to Tough Man Inc. (2018-BSE2-001) Tough Man is a not-for-profit … such records. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on Medicare Part C claims for recipients covered by Medicare Advantage Plans. The audit covered the period from May 2018 through April 2023. About the Program Under Medicare Part C, private insurance companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Purpose To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama housing development were being rented in a timely manner. Our … To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton Towers MitchellLama housing development were being rented in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentApplying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… the documents to us by mail. If you are concerned about meeting a filing deadline, you may choose to submit your … to us by fax, please include your name, retirement registration number, phone number and the person or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefits