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Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… (DOH) are adequately ensuring that hotels and motels used for homeless and mixed-use temporary residency are properly … portion of their homeless populations. In fact, for many rural counties, hotels and motels are the only … shelter facility. OTDA has assigned responsibility for the inspection of hotels and motels housing the homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the ages of three and five years. During the 2014-15 school year, Lifeline served about 52 students. The New York … space and staff with a DoE District 75 program that serves school-age special education students. Key Findings For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Brookville Center for Children’s … directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education … To SED: Review the recommended disallowances resulting from our audit and make the appropriate adjustments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … 13, 2011, Medicaid made improper payments totaling $94,460 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Based on information obtained from … that patients actually picked-up the drugs billed to Medicaid. Moreover, as a result of our audit, we concluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of … by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by taking, for his own … my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to light and he will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… retiring the week of July 30 after six years of service. "My thanks go to Vicki Fuller, during whose tenure the Fund … public employees, retirees and their beneficiaries." "My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundChanges 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. In general, the Medicaid program pays medical providers … a monthly premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the MCO, and the MCO arranges for the provision of … was no longer appropriate for recipients enrolled in managed care. As of December 2013, approximately 4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… statewide to combat corruption in the misuse of public funds.” Junkovic, 49, of the Bronx, pleaded guilty in … Bilingual SEIT and Preschool Inc. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… efficiently and effectively to address these challenges. My bill will help make sure these funds are being put to good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations … About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals … are given 30 days after the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… she was not entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District … McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… of Health's eMedNY system processes Medicaid claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid … categories: diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial. For example, laboratory, physical therapy, and home health … care are typical ancillary services. Medicaid claims for ancillary services are processed by eMedNY, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over a six-year period if it … who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, according to an audit … states need to take every initiative to defray Medicaid program costs." Medicaid is a federal, state, and locally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed an … state-based investments in 42 companies including Vnomics, a fleet management software company located near Rochester … 80 percent of the cost of benefit payments has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli's audit of New York League for Early Learning Inc. (NYL) focused on … "We have referred our findings to the SED for the recovery of this money. Department officials are in agreement with our … special education students. It was also a member of the eight-member Young Adult Institute Network, which also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses … recipients according to their diagnosis and severity of illness, which provides the basis for calculating the … presence in a facility. Key Findings We found that a lack of Department guidance to assist hospitals in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… I applaud the Governor’s appointment of a chief disability officer, and hope that this will result in much-needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down from … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “School district and municipal officials must remain fiscally … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-year