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DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand … we continue to uncover local officials who take advantage of their position to steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… to a hospital will increase. Medicaid will only pay for medical care and services that are medically necessary, … and that meet existing standards of professional practice. For the five-year period ended December 31, 2017, Medicaid paid about $521 million for inpatient claims that included a severe malnutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care than those actually … rehabilitative and psychiatric care. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient's … inpatient claims for acute care by tens of millions of dollars a year. Key Recommendations Recover the $7.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … Safety Office (EHSO), which serves as a technical resource for the campuses, providing tools, training, and … Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for the period April 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … or indicate the selection basis, such as using requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring professional services. … four vendors totaled $260,987 during our audit period for: legal services ($131,257), insurance ($73,699), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… cash management assures that investments are optimized for the best possible return for taxpayers. We strongly … transfer (EFT) with the bank to receive payments from the State and certain other entities. Develop procedures for … a formal investment policy, if you haven’t already, to guide your local government or school district in making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by Starting Point Services for Children (Starting Point) on its Consolidated Fiscal … included all expenses claimed on Starting Point’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and certain expenses claimed on Starting Point’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report … which was issued on January 5, 2015, determined that, for the 27-month period October 1, 2011 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing … which was issued on February 6, 2015, determined that, for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013, Medicaid overpaid pharmacies $1,183,601 for 13,705 fee-for-service claims in which quantities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Astor Services for Children & Families (Astor) on its Consolidated Fiscal … fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Astor, a not-for-profit organization located in Rhinebeck, New York, … the ages of three and five years. Astor is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMilestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Milestone School for Child Development (Milestone) on its Consolidated Fiscal … integrated programs to disabled children between the ages of three and five years. During the 2012-13 school year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/17/milestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… proven, sales tax can be an unpredictable revenue source for our local governments. I urge municipal officials to be cautious if planning for future growth." DiNapoli's report revealed local sales … year-over-year increase since 2013. This increase accounts for nearly half (45 percent) of the nearly $484 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… disabled (disability retirement benefits); Benefits your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public … for members , retirees and employers . You can download forms, read information booklets, brochures and newsletters, … option at retirement that pays a lifetime benefit to your beneficiary, and the beneficiary is your spouse, he or she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State’s Division of Cemeteries sufficiently monitors not-forprofit cemetery … facility maintenance. This audit covers the period of January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2017. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its … OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. One of OMH’s major programs is … Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Men …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… tracking and reporting on spending and using such funds in compliance with program requirements. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… as these items would not become available until a probate judge orders the box to be opened under court supervision. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs. This may include steps to bring Long Island Laparoscopic into the Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Excessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits … whether the Department was correctly paying claims for services to Medicaid recipients who also have health … and proactive steps to administer Medicaid reimbursements for services provided to dual eligible individuals. About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-follow