Fiscal FAQ

Q: What types of agencies do you oversee?
A: We are authorized access to all mental hygiene programs licensed by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Q: I think the executive director of the agency I work at is stealing money, getting kickbacks, or is overpaid. What can I do to stop this?
Q: I think an employee is stealing money, maybe their SSI funds, from a mentally retarded, mentally ill and disabled consumer. What should I do?
Q: I think my supervisor is billing Medicaid for services that are not being performed or provided. Is this Medicaid fraud or fiscal abuse?
Q: I think an agency is engaging in illegal, immoral, and unethical behavior, especially when it comes to our disabled clients. Who can I call?
Q: You are a ResHab, DayHab, MSC, QMRP, Respite, clinician, direct care worker, therapist, program director, QA, doctor, residential director, IRA worker, assistant, CDT worker, case manger, psychiatrist, social worker, LCSW, MSW, a counselor, or a board member or president, and believe something strange is going on at an agency. Who can I turn to?
Q: Our agency leases property from the CEO's family member and I also suspect bid rigging. Who should I call?

A: To all of the above: call us confidentially at 1-800-624-2397, or (518) 388-1280, or email us or submit a complaint