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DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at least once during this period. “The financial trends in some local governments have not improved over the past … municipalities with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2014. In New York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… the state's gross domestic product," DiNapoli said. "Our farmers continue to provide jobs and fresh, locally-sourced … food, while also preserving open spaces. However, farmers face a number of challenges, from declining milk … production nearly doubling from 2012 to 2017. New York's farmers are dealing with increased financial uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50). Background Many of the State's Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… members. The Empire Plan covers a comprehensive range of services including, but not limited to, hospital services, office visits, home care, medical equipment, mental health services, and prescription drugs. The State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… These Medicare Advantage Plans typically have networks of participating providers they reimburse directly for … coinsurance, and copayments). Key Finding From a review of Medicare Part C claims for services rendered to Medicaid … enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, we identified 5,571 claims (totaling $657,308) that contained either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… progress reports or any other documentation of their actual capital investments, and the IDA did not verify that … periodic progress reports or any other documentation of actual capital investments. Annual confirmation letters sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the … “It's extremely disturbing that hate crimes are increasing in New York among a cross-section of different victims, … on hate crimes to DCJS, which compiles hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary data to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for … starts and early end times ranged from 10 to 27 percent. In addition, the public was not adequately informed about … Finding The MTA-Transit officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this country’s most common … and are usually home to at-risk populations, including low-income and minority families, living in homes and … in Department-approved contracts, but the Department does not assess whether services are provided in those target …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… nearly 1.1 million payments worth nearly $7.4 billion in October. His office also rejected 177 contracts and … with NYSTEC for project management for medical marijuana law implementation. Department of Corrections $6.6 million … Co Inc. for New York tourism representation services in China. State Education Department $24.4 million in higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at … filing a complaint online at [email protected].us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill … all hospice services. However, if a Medicaid recipient is also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid is the secondary payer. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. We concluded Empire needed to strengthen certain internal … made significant progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit. In particular, Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About the Program … behavioral health needs began to be enrolled into Health and Recovery Plans (HARPs). HARPs are a type of managed care … recipients age 21 or older with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. We issued our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice Court while … thank Franklin County District Attorney Craig P. Carriero for his persistent efforts to safeguard public funds." Fleury, who was supposed to collect fine money for deposit into the court bank account, instead logged the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… New York State Council on the Arts $3.75 million cultural services grant to New York Foundation for the Arts. … and Comprehensive Pharmacy Inc. for a pharmacy dispensing system. $1.5 million for 29 AIDS-related grants statewide. … County Department of Public Safety for marine patrol services at the Tappan Zee Bridge construction site. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care … repeated use and have been ordered by a practitioner in the treatment of a specific medical condition. Certain DME …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… Hochul, 2022 State of the State: A New Era for New York , pg. 67, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… and maintaining boarding accessibility. PANYNJ is also subject to certain DOJ regulations. Title II prevents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-follow