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DiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care … due to misconduct, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Two other audits … said. “My auditors found the system was allowing payments on claims involving providers who were not certified to treat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, economic, and social impacts of the pandemic. "I am pleased to see the budget will provide tax relief and support to help middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … to implement our recommendations.” The audit covered disbursements, excluding payroll, from the period of Jan. 1, … vouchers had been paid. Made 25 unauthorized electronic disbursements and three withdrawals totaling $16.4 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… Tax receipts through May totaled $20.9 billion, $14.1 billion more than received in the same period last year, mostly due to a $12.1 billion year-to-year increase in personal income tax (PIT) … State Operating Funds spending through May totaled $17.1 billion, which was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… Objectives To determine whether Local Program Administrators (LPAs) were … scoring and selecting LPA applications. Identify LPAs that have shown they are unable to use awarded RESTORE funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … key resource,” said Aimee Todoroff, League of Independent Theater Managing Director . “We know our indie theater sector … 3,800 130 33,540 4% Staten Island 1,500 140 29,590 2% NYC $93,500 $6,250 $79,290 100% Note: Columns may not add to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… DEC’s annual capital spending rose by $342.9 million to pay for land acquisition, water infrastructure and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growSteppingStone Day School, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… full-day Special Class and full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting programs. During the two fiscal … request a late-pickup day care service up until 5:00 p.m. In contrast, SteppingStone operated the SED preschool … 582 students with disabilities at its two locations: one in Queens and the other in the Bronx. The DOE refers students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/steppingstone-day-school-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… services $19,296.3 $297.3 1.6% Government $27,925.2 $93.3 0.3% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting $252.7 $2.7 1.1% Mining $77.2 ($8.3) -9.7% Utilities $1,142.3 ($64.7) … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates … In the second quarter of 2020 total wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… I will be calling for the specific allocation of funds to NYSED for the creation of dedicated DASA compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … and other individuals without the oversight required by state rules, according to an audit released today by New York … and other expenses that were inappropriately handed out. “The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused … from New York State Comptroller's Office, arrested Amy D. Olmstead after a long investigation," Chief McPherson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsThese Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … New York City-based non-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
To determine whether the Department of Healths 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 The audit covered the period April 1 2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Oversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) ensures that the costs reported by providers … (providers) that assist New Yorkers with their mental health needs. OMH provides funding for these programs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incThrough Ages, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on Through Ages’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the … on Through Ages’ CFRs and to Through Ages’ tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind Through Ages’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/03/through-ages-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This company … and the lack of due diligence in the contracting process by DOT. The primary concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos … which Limnes disclosed to DOT. Matsos was debarred by the state Department of Labor (DOL) in February 2010 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than expected tax revenues … according to a review of New York City’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. “The final cost and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-plan