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Improper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… services for recipients enrolled in managed care. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through June 2023. … hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care provided in a hospital as care … as an inpatient, even if the care takes place overnight. CMS guidance states inpatient admissions are generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire … stole funds meant to support the department and used them for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State … take advantage of their position will be held accountable for their actions. Mr. Storrs was entrusted by the Marbletown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in combatting fraud." New York State Police Superintendent … system. The New York State Police stands ready to assist in investigating and apprehending individuals willing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherState Agencies Bulletin No. 1828.1
… Affected Employees Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Non-Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 21 represented by NYSCOPBA are affected. … Budget (DOB), this payment was deferred and not processed in April 2020 or April 2021. DOB has now authorized this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18281-retroactive-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through November 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $1.4 million for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings We found that the … policy requires officials to obtain three written quotes for purchases costing from $5,000 to $10,000, but does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… with a focus on fraud and corruption. He was an assistant attorney general in the New York State Attorney General’s litigation bureau, where he handled cases … federal and state court. He was also an assistant district attorney in New York County and prosecuted an array of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTaxable Travel
… as supplemental wages of the employee, but did not. As a result, we determined the employee incurred $3,543, $2,556, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates five schools … inventory records that included the date, stick reading in inches, gallons of fuel in the tank (physical inventory), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… benefits (up to two years, with a possible extension for two additional years, following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitTri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting … Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. There are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… NYSTA must notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks … must be approved by a licensed professional engineer. As of July 2012, NYSTA records show it owns 792 bridges. Between … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… Wayne Central School District is located in Wayne County and Monroe County. The District is governed by the Board of … primarily with State aid, sales tax, real property taxes, and grants. Key Finding Over the last five years, District … with no documented plan or justification for their excessive funding levels. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Other Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) For information … Management Service For information about unclaimed federal money and assets. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … performer or as a beneficiary/heir of a performer. … lost money Other places where you can search for lost money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsMount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … neighboring districts. The District is governed by a Board of Education which normally comprises nine members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialChenango County – Departmental Cash Receipts (2015M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was examine certain County cash receipts … Background Chenango County is located in the central part of New York and has a population of approximately 50,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/17/chenango-county-departmental-cash-receipts-2015m-21Bridgehampton Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2017M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/bridgehampton-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2017m-179Sidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial operations for the period … Key Finding The payroll vendor has unrestricted access to one of the Library’s bank accounts. Key Recommendation Do not allow the privately contracted payroll vendor to access the Library’s bank account to withdraw funds. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252Cortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s financial … The Cortland Housing Authority is located in the City of Cortland in Cortland County and was established to provide … The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Operating expenditures for the 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-52)
… The Lawrence Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-52