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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined over the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When … it is an important revenue source, particularly for many cities. Also called revenue sharing, this funding comes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium … different CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits (herein referred to as “duplicate … 30, 2018. The initial audit identified over $102.1 million in improper managed care premium payments on behalf of 65,961 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period … programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health aides; … Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and … rules in place that allow public employers to set aside money today to pay for these benefits,” DiNapoli said. “The … begin making regular annual contributions to a trust and earn a return on investments, it would potentially save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New … for what it terms as “non-catastrophic” property damage, such as that caused by a train derailment, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, … to narrow the projected gaps. DiNapoli’s report notes a number of other trends that deserve close watching. Tax … level in 41 years. The city is on pace to add 70,000 jobs in 2017, compared with 86,000 in 2016 and an average of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment and billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers, such as the Mill Neck School, are reimbursed by the State … we determined that just $214,712 of this amount should have been allocated to the Mill Neck School. We also found … identified by our audit and take action to recover such reimbursed expenses as appropriate. Mill Neck School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… United HealthCare for prescription medications under the State's employee health insurance program. The audit covered … United more than $6.2 million for 52,485 claims submitted by Davis Ethical. During this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… on traditional allocations, and allow for more access to hardship grants. Report Environmental Facilities Corporation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by filing false and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… verification that the services took place, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … home care services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We … the number of claims that had no matching verification (due to timing differences between when auditors and agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… application is being processed. Auditors found that NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) incorrectly paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … of grand larceny in the third degree and was arraigned by Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District … track on its property. He claimed it would help raise money for the company and replace bingo nights. The company … The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… cancellation rate. As of April 2023, there were 230 large-scale renewable projects awarded contracts within the Climate … completed, and on average it takes 5 years for a large-scale renewable project to be up and running, as a 2030 … Yorkers, including those who are currently struggling to pay their utility bills and who have faced rising costs over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… that Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), one of the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, … that are certified free of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a result of the company’s … – Based in Madison, Wis., Alliant Energy is an energy-services provider with subsidiaries serving approximately 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policy