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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
Too often Medicaid pays medical bills that a thirdparty insurer should have covered and not enough is being done to make sure Medicaid recovers that money according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the state Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… to help them understand the signs and symptoms early on,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to do so can have devastating … training for staff and students, among other things. Based on SED guidance, at a minimum, staff should be trained on the mental health components recommended by the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State … hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended to benefit … to claim hours on their timecard based on the amount of money that was available in the Twilight budget, not on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Thankfully, through my Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General … by taxpayers statewide, and the fact that these funds were stolen from a deceased parent makes this all the more … pension benefits intended for Mr. Yudenfreund for almost five years after his death, until January 2015. In total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… of 966 enrolled recipients. At the end of our fieldwork, 766 of the 1,296 deceased enrollees still had active Medicaid … NYSOH. DOH subsequently completed its review of the 766 enrollees, concluded that 4 individuals were alive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… for public corruption and we will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out fraud and protect the taxpayers." … Campaign Finance board and $21,374 to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). He will also … of Investigations. Assistant Attorneys General Travis Hill and John Chiara of the Public Integrity Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion in revenues, which included state and federal aid, the School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released four audits of the state Department of Healths DOH oversight of the Medicaid program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… one-third of what was stolen. The sentencing took place in Rensselaer County Court before Judge Andrew Ceresia. … stoves, and copper coil that city residents leave on their curbs for home pick-up. The Sanitation Division then … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, growing four times faster than the rate of job … and CEO of Bounce Exchange, a New York City-based IT firm in which the State Pension Fund has invested . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… The Survivor’s Benefit Program is a financial protection plan that provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of … Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… We must better prepare for the next public health emergency and provide an accounting that the families who are … to provide answers or restore confidence in New York’s emergency planning. It is replete with large and small errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in … from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization as part of a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Ross and Lieber … there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… accessible, accountable and focused on upward mobility for all New Yorkers.” Registered apprenticeship programs offer a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B20-7-7)
… The Wyandanch Union Free School District, located in Suffolk County, adopted a budget of $71.7 million for … Significant estimated revenues and budgeted expenditures in the $71.7 million adopted budget for the 2020-21 fiscal … unless the Superintendent and Board implement budget cuts in the 2020-21 budget. Key Recommendation Reevaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/14/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b20-7-7Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Fabius-Pompey Central School District Indian River … audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices and ensure proper policies and … access. Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition (Jefferson County) The board and district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0