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Opinion 91-13*
… constituting indebtedness for purposes of the Constitution and Local Finance Law); (as distinguished from installment … to enter into installment purchase contract) BONDS AND NOTES -- Certificates of Participation (as constituting … was inconceivable that the municipality would forego the benefits of the option. It appears that the arrangement in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… pay the personal legal expenses of the Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. “Mr. Porcari … law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas in criminal proceedings, as well as a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. When a hospital bills Medicaid for an inpatient stay, the hospital … a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged … status codes. Key Recommendations Review the $252,107 in overpayments and recover as appropriate. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal spending in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2017, getting … for a third of its annual budget, but the imbalance of tax dollars remains. New Yorkers deserve to be treated more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… - Hurricanes Irene and Lee Hazard Mitigation $17.8 million in grants to 16 municipalities, including the town of Conklin … $894,000 contract with Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a public performance license to show motion pictures at … spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly … to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and tried to cheat the … Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow 61 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to pocket nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 The … that had been made in employment indicators leading up to the pandemic. The Current Population Survey conducted … that for the one-year period between April 2020 and March 2021, unemployment rates for people with disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… Objectives To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations … equipment. The audit covered the period from July 2016 to December 2021 for non-oxygen-related durable medical equipment rentals and September 2018 to December 2021 for oxygen-related durable medical equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single adult and adult family homeless shelters and whether security equipment … held 93 registered contracts (140 locations) for single adult and adult family shelters with security budgets … is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single adult and adult family homeless shelters and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… of New York and the United States using her not-for-profit corporation, Angeldocs, Inc. Angeldocs received a total of … trust.” DOI Commissioner Mark G. Peters said, “This defendant manipulated a system meant to provide financial … funds to pay the mortgage and utilities on a commercial building she owned through a holding company, instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… the audit period. 1 We reviewed the gross pay calculations of these employees to determine whether salaries and pay … authorized. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. 1 These employees were paid $1.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139DiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's high schools Financial literacy should be taught in all New York schools. When students take a financial literacy course, they learn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… expectations, according to a mid-year report on revenue and monetary settlements released today by New York State … the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the state’s bottom line may be obscuring New York’s true fiscal position, and leaving uncertainty for the commitments already made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2013 to … Medicare benefits and offer different health care plans (referred to as Medicare Advantage plans) tailored to the specific needs of Medicare … claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation passed by the House of Representatives on February 27 would provide $12.7 … in unrestricted aid to New York State, according to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, chaired by … Wyoming County $7,730,408 Yates County $4,831,723 Source: House Committee on Oversight and Reform The Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and … The bulk of the improper payments, $11.8 million, went to pay 27,480 Medicaid managed care premiums for recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… will increase to $270,000 for the 2017 plan year, which is the calendar year for TIAA Tier 6 participants. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementCUNY Bulletin No. CU-564
… To provide agency information regarding the increase in the maximum annual amount for Health Care Flex Spending … Account. Affected Employees CUNY employees who participate in the HCFSA Background The IRS announced the maximum annual … To provide agency information regarding the increase in the maximum annual amount for Health Care Flex Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-564-2017-increase-maximum-annual-amount-cuny-health-care-flex