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DiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… sure MCOs are being paid only what they are entitled to and that they cover costs they are supposed to,” DiNapoli … problems my auditors found to keep Medicaid costs in check and save taxpayers millions of dollars.” For the state fiscal … care, physician services, dental services, pharmacy benefits, and many others. Of the $53 billion in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… eligible four-year-olds in the state with the opportunity for an early childhood education and a new statutory … as contracted center-based and contracted school-based). For the 2016-17 school year, there were 72,176 students … in areas accessible to students. At one provider, the gym was separated from the cafeteria and auditorium by two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… largest private sector employer on Long Island, accounting for nearly 17 percent of private-sector jobs (193,500). From … higher than the state median of $62,765, too, at $105,744 for Nassau County and $92,838 for Suffolk County. However, there are pockets of both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… “The MTA has used an unexpected windfall to invest in its capital program and increase services and … position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time when many riders could least afford … occurred as the Great Recession took a heavy toll on family finances. The MTA plans to raise fares and tolls by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… some of them. Overall, SUNY disagreed with many of the report’s findings and conclusions. SUNY’s response is included in the final audit. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… programs has averaged $44.3 million over the same time period. The state Division of the Budget estimates $50.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released today by State … lead to empty promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract oversight is needed to protect public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and manageable out-year budget gaps … accepted the UFT pattern to nearly 60 percent. To help pay for the new labor agreements, the city and the unions have … of full-day pre-kindergarten and after-school programs for middle school students funded from the largest increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business tax receipts have jumped and … earlier. These receipts were $272.4 million lower than the latest projections made in August but $110.6 million higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily deteriorated and the … performance.” DiNapoli’s audit highlighted the decline in subway on-time performance during 2013 through 2014. The … arrival and stopped at all of its scheduled stops. In 2013 and 2014, the MTA’s goal for on-time performance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… to exceed $8.2 billion by the end of State Fiscal Year 2021-22. New York's debt includes (as of March 31, 2017): … debt for non-capital purposes. Amend the constitution to ban the issuance of state-funded debt by public authorities and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might … assistance in the investigation and prosecution of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official … scheduled for December 10, 2015, in Albany, New York. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… challenges and population losses, but job increases in health care and some manufacturing sectors, and efforts to … over the past couple of decades, but modest increases in food processing, electrical equipment and appliance … Schoharie County's economic efforts are largely centered on agriculture and related industries, such as SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… 24, 2018. The audit sampled 11 of the train delays based on date, time of day (i.e. rush hour), branch and type of … of people being struck by a train. The LIRR Guideline does not discuss these type of events, or how to provide service when they occur. Of the remaining six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. All Funds spending totaling $54.9 billion … tax collections were $355.6 million higher than the latest projections and $1.3 billion over initial projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation … Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… agencies ensure that contributions are used effectively and expeditiously." New York state's first PIT check-off … to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. Since … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it … new financing or drastically cuts expenditures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to finance operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problems