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Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… Drug Rebate Program (Rebate Program) to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, the … care, as of October 1, 2011, presented a unique challenge for the Department in terms of identifying all occurrences of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member to designate the ex-spouse to receive a portion of the ordinary death benefit. The ex-spouse’s portion is … ensures that the ex-spouse will receive a portion of the ordinary death benefit even if the member does not … them. Accidental Death Benefit The beneficiaries of an accidental death benefit are designated by law (RSSL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… Five major U.S. companies have agreed to disclose their political spending under agreements reached … annual meeting, and he has since called on the company to fully implement the proposal. The agreements were reached … it is questionable whether it makes sense for corporations to spend any money at all on political causes,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for … of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… homeowners with the cost of addressing emergencies and code violations that pose a threat to their health and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has … for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… New York City) for the period April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019 and subsequent documentation and information obtained through March 13, 2020. About the Program OPWDD is responsible for … providers or for other purposes. Between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2019, OPWDD’s transportation expenditures, outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… Program (NYSHIP), which provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … (i.e., when a member is disenrolled after the date their coverage ended; for example, action can be taken to disenroll … it took an average of nearly 400 days to cancel members’ coverage due to delays by Civil Service, HBAs, and members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP), which contains records of controlled substance prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress, each district should address these problems today,” said DiNapoli. “My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … of six financial indicators to create an overall stress score. The fiscal stress score determines if a district is in … for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school districts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was referred to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… to more than 70,000 veterans. Many veterans enrolled in Medicaid are also entitled to health care benefits through … that referrals to the State DVA/local VSA were not made in 81 of 91 (89 percent) of the cases tested. Further, local … and dependents eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsCompliance With Executive Order 111 – Agency Energy Efficiency Goals and Practices
… levels. NYSERDA was designated the lead entity responsible for coordinating implementation and assisting other ASEs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/17/compliance-executive-order-111-agency-energy-efficiency-goals-and-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… Purpose As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1 st , OSC would like to provide notice of the … extender bill not be passed by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. Affected Employees Executive Branch* employees paid on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… said. “Workplace abuse, harassment and discrimination can result in substantial costs to companies and affect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans … the Town of Minerva, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and collecting … almost $9,000 to her personal account from the town's payroll account. DiNapoli's office also found that Green, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st, OSC would like to provide notice of the … or State Insurance Fund [00640, 00650]) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although … not permitted to distribute funds dated in the new fiscal year until the Legislature passes and the Governor signs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… claims, the Department lacks assurance that the provider can furnish such services, and it increases the risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or