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DiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… vast and complex with plenty of opportunity for waste and abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found several cases in … and whether money should be recovered because of errors, abuse or fraud. In 2015, DiNapoli’s auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the supervision of NYC Probation. Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … DOH for the Medicare buyin program maternity care and drug and therapy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations (2019-N-2) Auditors determined that DOF did not maximize collection of fines and fees owed for parking violations, especially for vehicle owners residing … city has large outstanding balances due from summonses for parking violations, and DOF has not always taken timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher than … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still … New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation departments released today by … 13 departments reviewed had a total of 3,851 restitution cases with probation supervision during the audit period of Jan. 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Auditors reviewed 343 cases with ordered restitution totaling $2.8 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology. The audit covered the period from December 1, 2008 through May 29, … methodology in an effort to pay providers more accurately for their services. APG claims are reimbursed based on patient condition and complexity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and … Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, New York … to ensure the state received all the rebates it could for drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled in managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible … of record for child welfare in New York State. As of March 1, 2021, CONNECTIONS reported there were 3,738 children in … children who were in direct placement between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2017 and included subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followTown of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… Objective To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is making … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesOpinion 94-21
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARDS -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Town of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of four council members and a Town Supervisor. The Town has two … and Court Clerk. Enhance the understanding of the Court’s computer accounting system and consider attending training if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Selected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants … at the agencies reviewed and used the ACE ratings prior to making a contract award. The audit covered contracts from … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northTown of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… purpose of our audit was to examine potential cost savings and internal controls over the Town’s financial operations … The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. The Town is … by the Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2011 and 2012 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable … a lifelong disability that involves functional limitations in the areas of learning, language, and behavior. OPWDD … addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… noted: Several municipalities were routinely transferring money into the water fund from other funds, which continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… for Candlewood Suites in North Carolina, the Boston Duck Tour and household expenses. Brown, who was treasurer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsOpinion 96-9
… to salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for … base salary for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Base Salary" (for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: Whether a signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9