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Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, … “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said … prior to payment; Limit the number of signatories on the company’s checking account to reduce access to company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than 5 percent from 2016, according to a … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The gap in net job gains created by IDA-sponsored projects narrowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States … capacity, Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (refund of 2% cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … degree in January 2025 and paid full restitution. He was sentenced before Judge Adam R. Schumacher in Tioga County … that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
… “During today’s State of the State Address, Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026, … During todays State of the State Address Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… statutory requirement to provide an appeal to Committee on Open Government (COOG) upon receipt for any of the 49 … information. 1 For example, while one DOT regional office on its own provided its FOIL procedures manual, three other … impact the reliability of the evidence they are relying on, whether the obstruction is deliberate by an auditee or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the … currently owes Washington $9 billion and the obligation to pay back this money and rebuild the trust fund balance … the state began to borrow from the federal government to pay claims in May 2020. As of September 2, 2021, the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… New York ranked 11 th best among the states (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) in terms of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… covered the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must … to address infection control. OASAS also did not review providers’ plans after a program’s initial … Residential Services Related Report Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Comptroller DiNapoli Ensures State Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers For more than a century, the … Comptroller’s Office has conducted independent, pre-review of State and limited Public Authority contacts, adding transparency to the process and resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… of Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, a resident of the state of Florida, for the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second … conviction comes after a joint investigation by the Office of the Comptroller and the Attorney General’s Office, … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. and Village of Croton-on-Hudson … to its safety," said Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. "Rooting out corruption takes … funds." "I want to thank Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino and the Investigations Division Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out waste, fraud and abuse. I thank … to the Medicaid program by the transportation provider. Group rides are not allowed without prior authorization, and … approved, providers can only bill for mileage once for the group. Sublime was enrolled in the Medicaid program as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000DiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a … no matter where they live,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in helping to … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced the son of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… the growth potential in our Valley. The team at DFS was a pleasure to work with and their guidance and support were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-development