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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Gives Best Wishes For New Year, 01/01/15
… “New Year's Day is a fresh start and a time to embrace new goals derived from lessons learned over the past year. … for positive change, which will mean a better New York for us all. I wish all New Yorkers a happy, safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-gives-best-wishes-new-year-010115DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP waived … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpDiNapoli: 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, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report … DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several regions outpaced the statewide average. The North … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination … on 2017 income tax filings. New Yorkers can open an account and if they already have one can contribute and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000New York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… initial report Group Health Incorporated: New York State Dental Program - Payments for Scaling and Root Planing … 1, 2005 through December 31, 2008. New York State provides dental insurance benefits to certain State employees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Purpose To determine whether Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) … prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville … to claim payments made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… DiNapoli's report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on the LIRR fell sharply during the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the … 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include … DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when it came to … and can benefit companies’ bottom lines,” DiNapoli said. “We see far too many corporate boards and workplaces, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… discretion, which ESDC allocated to promoting Start-Up NY, tourism, Taste NY and Masterbrand. As required by law, the State Attorney … contract. ESDC only provided details about Start-Up NY, a tax free incentive program for businesses affiliated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … promote inclusivity and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and … tracking complaints related to accessibility, which makes it difficult to determine if they were adequately addressed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state should examine both the opportunities that public-private partnerships offer as well as the underlying … those partnerships, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… gaps. The Governor has stated that reserves will equal 15% of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I … changes that increase the allowable deposits and balances of the state's rainy day reserves. The state should put this … to federal pandemic aid approaching and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State … hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended to benefit … to claim hours on their timecard based on the amount of money that was available in the Twilight budget, not on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expenses