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Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services, … of enrollment for the owner and the owner’s family, the State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on their behalf. The … review of improper Medicaid claims, recover improper State payments, and improve claims processing controls. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… In New York, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides funds to assist low-income families and individuals through child care, tax credits and other services, but the largest … Cash Temporary Assistance is limited to 60 months for any adult. In January 2025, 204,974 people received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Assistance Program, for which DHR provides … investigation, training, education, and outreach. HUD refers housing discrimination complaints to DHR for … State and federal laws, DHR “dual files” the case with HUD. DHR receives reimbursement from HUD for processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of cashless tolling by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to … The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of cashless tolling by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority TBTA and it is likely to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… Stadium. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bronx was on a trajectory of growth. It attracted new residents, … high crime rates. Using resources supplied by the federal, State and local governments and the private sector since the … there have been many anecdotal reports of firms going out of business as a result of economic hardship from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The … to November 30, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid … eligibility requirements. The State’s Local Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) determine eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson … would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of … village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk fees, among others, before she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing … the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is not properly managing the City Fighting Homelessness and … from $174 million to $365 million. The program’s budget is $816 million for FY 2024. The audit reviewed the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… former executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has … ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. The Attorney General’s investigation revealed that Rapfogel … his co-conspirators stole approximately $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health (DOH): Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up) … Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 fee-for-services pharmacy claims totaling $978,251 on behalf of 18,010 … Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up) (2016-F-6) An audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 92-21
… -- Justice Courts (mass dismissal of cases - entitlement to fees under General Municipal Law, §99-l) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … never been prosecuted, the town or village is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. … to section 99-l of the General Municipal Law in situations where a town or village court has reported the mass dismissal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former … DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid … Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers, including bonuses that were … referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of this money.” Gingerbread is a not-for-profit organization that provides center-based (full-day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… announced the guilty pleas of William Rapfogel, former executive director and chief executive officer of the … Poverty (Met Council), and David Cohen, also a former executive director of the council. Rapfogel and Cohen both … announced the guilty pleas of William Rapfogel former executive director and chief executive officer of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca … more than $6 million in restitution. Eletz was sentenced today by the Honorable Judge Peter A. Lynch in Albany County … State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced that Marc A Eletz 70 a resident of Boca Raton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… Queens County admitting to defrauding the State’s Medicaid program out of $1.5 million. The case was investigated and … zero tolerance for those who defraud the state’s Medicaid program," said Attorney General Underwood. "We will continue … to enrich themselves at the expense of those who need the program for their fundamental health care." Supreme Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily prevented. Checks and balances are a … with the disposition as the Town of Ellery is going to be made whole and Ms. Thompson will be a convicted felon, … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-fines