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DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… levels. The city should continue to identify opportunities for agency savings, which will provide added budgetary … and are manageable under current conditions. The budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion that … estimated 1.8 percent, with non-property taxes declining for the first time since FY 2010. Job creation has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The State’s … care. For example, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth weight kick payment) for each enrolled newborn weighing less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … June, local collections totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local … consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Special Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
… special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Suffolk County peace officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… (OPEB). DiNapoli estimates the unfunded OPEB liability of New York state to be $68.2 billion and an additional $68.3 … “The numbers are daunting, but there is a real cost to doing nothing and leaving the bill for future generations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New York’s railways and require oil transporters to carry … that may not be sufficient to cover liabilities resulting from a serious accident involving trains carrying crude oil … spill occurs, and companies exploiting bankruptcy laws to escape the costs. Insurance coverage is an accepted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… includes the use of debt to borrow for operating costs in 2025, a stopgap measure that will not be paid until after … new solutions. The MTA’s currently planned budget gap in 2025 without this stopgap measure would be nearly $500 … pressure asset prices and reduce transaction activity. In recent months, some legislators have discussed utilizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Freedman, and our other partners in law enforcement, for their dedication to ensuring justice is served and that … prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended … conduct that could undermine an important safety net for struggling students.” “Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares … address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its investors and take steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers … the State’s Medicaid program. Each individual who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification … access to the multiple eligibility systems during the application process. The Department, Local Departments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental … million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one … effective. This window exists to give the member time to change their mind about their retirement, since the decision … the current state of emergency through May 16. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… claims suggest that most of New York City’s job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic impacts of … April, Mayor de Blasio released his executive budget for FY 2021 and a revised financial plan. The plan assumes that … reserve ($250 million); and reduce next year’s general reserve from $1 billion to $100 million, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is … by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $4.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf (Mill Neck School) on its Consolidated Fiscal … CFRs detailing program related expenses. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines contained in the Manual. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, the Mill Neck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old … Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis a 30yearold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner