Relates to the functions of the Medicaid inspector general with respect to audit and review of medical assistance program funds
This bill (S 4955) sets new standards for how New York's Medicaid Inspector General audits and reviews payments to healthcare providers. It requires the Inspector General to follow specific protocols when checking claims, cost reports, or payments, including providing providers access to applicable standards before audits begin. Key provisions include mandating detailed explanations in audit reports, considering factors like whether errors were minor clerical mistakes (e.g., transposed codes), and limiting recoupment for isolated errors. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers who receive state medical assistance payments, ensuring audits are transparent, fair, and based on clear, documented procedures.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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The bill version was updated from A to B, reflecting procedural progress where the Senate committee has discharged the bill, amended it, and recommitted it for further review. The substantive text of the new Section 37 regarding audit standards remains identical between the two versions.
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The bill's procedural status changed from initial introduction to being amended and recommitted to the Committee on Health after Senate review.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025
How they voted
58–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Amendments
4
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4955B
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 20, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4955A
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
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