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DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … trust for personal gain,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 93-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … Whether the term outstanding indebtedness as used in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession of State statutes … governing contracting process) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior … board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, 142, 284; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §104-b: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43XIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… deposit in the State’s General Checking Account (GCA). The daily investments of the STIP are managed by the OSC Pension, … of principal and sufficient liquidity to meet the State’s daily cash flow requirements. While all funds in the STIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P Bruen announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed … Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … medical equipment, and dental claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; $2.9 million was paid for maternity … weight; $1.1 million was paid for claims that were billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s … York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the New York City Pension Funds. DiNapoli serves as the trustee of the Fund and Lander serves as fiduciary to the city’s five public pension funds. “Wells Fargo employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services … and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been … The state Department of Health made $965 million in payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has provided more than $30 billion in low-cost … Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DEC, the Corporation, along with DEC, is responsible for administering the CWSRF. The MOU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Today at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline … went into effect, almost 53,000 jobs were lost. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Employment, 2020 Sources: NYS … Post-Outbreak Census Bureau data shows that the arts, entertainment and recreation sector statewide has relied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… have increased by a third since 2010, overall costs per passenger mile have been trending downward. Pursuing … buses 72,000 times. Total expenses and total revenues, per passenger mile, rose as ridership declined in 2010 and fell as passenger miles increased in the following years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… continues its efforts to ensure everyone gets the health coverage they’re entitled to, it has a chance to save … health care plan, such as the Essential Plan or Medicare, should have paid. These shortcomings are … calculated that Medicaid could have saved $37.3 million (part of the $294.4 million) if they had been enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the … gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has … in the last several years,” DiNapoli said. “With the ease and 24/7 availability of mobile betting apps, problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number … is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office is within the New … Many residents of longterm care facilities in New York state lack regular access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Transportation costs for households in the New York City metropolitan area grew by about 56% between … Transportation made up the second largest cost for New Yorkers, behind housing, at 14% of household spending. “Many New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet. While transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued … Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfImproper 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.pdfMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) 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-2022-21s7-response.pdf