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DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four year period, according to … recipients receive their services through managed care organizations (MCOs). The Department of Health (DOH) pays … than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations MCOs for premiums over a more than four year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… are properly surplussing vehicles following a process that is fair and complies with OGS requirements. Such … for reimbursement. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… additional sources of health care coverage. DOH's policy is to exclude Medicaid recipients from mainstream managed … as parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) to the third-party insurer. DOH should review these relationships to confirm if … and will be taken to address them. The agency's response is included in the audit. DiNapoli's auditors worked with New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe … to go unrepaired, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "In a … report, the agency needs to ensure that all inspections are complete and thorough so that New Yorkers can feel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… Last year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage and stormwater impacted more than 200 … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When billions of gallons of untreated waste spills into New York's … Last year billions of gallons of untreated sewage and stormwater impacted more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… goal is to encourage companies to hire young people in need of employment, but better oversight and verification … ensure the program’s success." The program was established in 2011 to provide tax credits to eligible employers when … hire unemployed or disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 who live in certain areas in New York state. The program is focused on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… that may not be fully clarified before the April 1 start of the new fiscal year. State tax collections for the month of January were $2.3 billion below the Division of Budget’s … continuing revenue uncertainty,” said DiNapoli. “Decisions on the new budget demand an exceptionally high degree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… costs, which included $13,574 in insufficiently documented expenses and $13,491 in related-party lease expenses that … for anywhere between one to four years, taking an average time of 6.7 months just to assign an incoming … New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR): Taxable Travel (2018-BSE7-01) Auditors examined travel expenses of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… on the Port Jefferson Branch. Communications to passengers in four incidents were not made or were late. For example, … "Lessons Learned" meeting was held for the sampled events, in response to the two-day snow event on January 4-5, 2018. … information regarding where passengers can reasonably go in the event service is interrupted. Ensure customers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller … its residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. “Group homes are supposed to offer people with developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… bonuses returned to pre-pandemic levels, which will mean a decline in related income tax revenue, as anticipated … said. “A 26% decline brings the average bonus closer to what financial employees received prior to the pandemic. … tax revenues for the state and city, our economic recovery does not depend solely on Wall Street. Employment in leisure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… Like many cities across the United States, New York City has adjusted its budget … address pressing needs, but some new critical programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … Like many cities across the United States New York City has adjusted its budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal … New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many dont meet ADA standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… of Social Services by concealing the pension income on her application and re-certifications of eligibility for Medicaid … Anthony Banack selected to receive his pension as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided him with a reduced … share of monthly pension benefits via direct deposit to a joint bank account she held with Tammy Banack. Rosemary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… ensure that costs were kept within the authorized budget. In addition, budget modifications totaling $3.2 million were not recorded in the accounting records. Town of White Creek – … or ensure the required annual update documents were filed in a timely manner. Auditors reviewed 199 disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… across New York reported $1.34 billion in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2021 grew to $257,500, a 20% jump over the previous year’s record high, according to annual estimates released today by … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry for 2021 grew to $257500 a 20 jump over the previous years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… finalization of IPEs (90 days after eligibility date), or annual reviews of IPEs, which are required by federal law … of the IPE that were completed also often contained vague or boilerplate language, rather than using specific, customized, or detailed language as called for in SED policy. SED failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authorities