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DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species … this problem, but my auditors found several areas where DEC could strengthen its practices to identify non-native … plants and animals and stop them from spreading. I urge DEC officials to follow our recommendations to protect New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2020-F-8) A prior audit identified over $36 million in improper Medicaid FFS payments for services that should … have been covered by the recipients’ managed care plans. In a follow-up audit, auditors found DOH made some progress in addressing the problems identified. However, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… through the program is $10 million. Washington allocated a total of $953 billion for the PPP in three rounds of funding … the national average of $100,700. New York City received a total of $18.1 billion in loans through the program. … found in New York City’s: Construction industry PPP loans covered 57 percent of wages, while 48.2 percent of firms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care provided in a hospital as care … as an inpatient, even if the care takes place overnight. CMS guidance states inpatient admissions are generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… of the Plan. Empire processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… of the Plan. Empire processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… portion of the Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee … payments for special items are made in accordance with hospital agreements, and made significant progress to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… to contract provisions. As a result, Empire made a net overpayment of $898,541 on 96 of the 100 claims we tested. Key Recommendations Recover the net overpayment of $898,541 for the improperly paid claims. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by … by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from … retaining skilled workers and tackling persistent pockets of rural and urban poverty remain a challenge. Programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… companies, these municipalities are providing free high-speed Wi-Fi access to residents and visitors in “hotspots.” … that record use of the parking spot and support remote e-ticketing. These systems often allow drivers to create user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… the first quarter of 2017. Recent derailments at Penn Station have brought attention to the role played by Amtrak, which is responsible for properly maintaining Penn Station and the four East River tunnels that connect … access to platforms in Penn Station with Amtrak and New Jersey Transit. Additionally, these 100-year old tunnels are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Corrections and Community … During the audit period, auditors found Medicaid could have saved up to $69 million if it limited payments of … in several notable instances, transgressions appeared to have been motivated by personal gain and may have violated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… "Ensuring a loved one’s financial security and long-term care can put a financial strain on families. The NY ABLE program provides families and individuals with a secure and practical way to save and invest funds without … on a wide variety of public benefits for income, health care, food and housing assistance. Historically, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Increases Transparency, Reveals Structural Gaps
… no room for a recession or substantial slowdown in Wall Street profitability. Recent geopolitical events serve as a … as inputs to the economy and factors driving Wall Street revenues are subject to continued volatility. The … including $980 million held in the Rainy-Day Fund in FY 2026, and $229 million from the Retiree Health Benefits Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-increases-transparency-reveals-structural-gapsEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… tons were recycled; 7.5 million tons were exported for disposal; and 3.3 million tons were incinerated. Energy In … and solar (50 GWh). Fossil generation includes gas and oil (49,079 GWh), gas (10,387 GWh), and oil (154 GWh). According to the U.S. Energy Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… services, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), to provide interpretation services and to translate … Auditors determined that due to gaps in the Executive Law, DMV does not have sufficient authority to enforce its … accounting for over 75% of the total customer-facing DMV offices. In addition, auditors determined that DMV’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… The population, number of businesses and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a rapid pace, according to a report … The population number of businesses and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: State Faces $34.3 Billion Cumulative Budget Gap Through State Fiscal Year 2029
… budget deficit with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $34.3 billion, as forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB). When accounting for recent federal actions, the gaps as a share of spending reach levels not seen since the Global Financial … budget deficit with a cumulative threeyear budget gap of $343 billion as forecasted by the Division of the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-faces-343-billion-cumulative-budget-gap-through-state-fiscal-year-2029Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… Career Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1508/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41jCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… Career Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by Sections 75f and 75g Credit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1508/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-service