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DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… providers it hires, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are nearly … audit found it could improve its oversight of them by using existing data to determine how quickly clients are … that were unrelated to case management services. The audit made a number of recommendations. DFTA officials disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Report 2020-S-7 ). About … health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district … (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s medical/surgical benefits. Medical/surgical benefits cover a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly … stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about 25 year special retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… July 1, 2023, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (Hudson Valley), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… At the time of our follow-up review, William Davis made full restitution of $231,919 to the State, of which $137,459 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… come under pressure to offset the impact with its own funds rather than allowing vital services to be cut. These estimates exclude most federal Medicaid funds, which do not flow through the city's budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and … 460 subway cars during its 2015-2019 capital program — to replace those over 40 years old and prone to break downs — … to the system, not just when they’re completed; tracking how completed projects change the MTA’s state of good repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… A new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … to participate in the RESTORE program and receive state funds to carry out emergency home repairs. Auditors found … in at least three LPAs being inappropriately awarded funds, while other LPAs were denied funding. Overall, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit released … that weak oversight by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) combined with … not only misleads applicants about their chances of getting an apartment, but also created a risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic … to reflect the sharp increase in need would require only a small fraction of the federal pandemic response. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityHarrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Determine whether the Board and District officials properly issued and … new bus acquisitions resulting in a potential revenue loss of $477,200. During our audit, the Business Manager prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-busMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… fixed monthly capitation payment for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health … one MCO $99,044 for a low birth weight kick payment based on a reported newborn birth weight of 215 grams. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… to ensure they are in compliance with the ABC Law. When a licensee is non-compliant, the Authority can impose a … requirements. For the new license applications we selected for review, the Authority had 99 percent of the … documentation on file. For selected license renewals, we determined that all documents were submitted, as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… demand for public assistance, added 1,228 employees to payroll in FY 2024, an increase of 82.9% over its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… types of agreements for grant contracts, and to provide guidance for their use. As detailed in the New York State … that allows the State to terminate the contract for convenience. The agreement must include a projected budget … period. N/A Guide to Financial Operations REV. 9/11/2024 … State agencies can enter into a grant program contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplified