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Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program for … Key Findings We found that the Department needs additional controls to ensure timely Buy-in Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus Point village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. … Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car … Jaeger also used a village gasoline credit card to pay for fuel for her personal vehicle. She was employed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims for recipients who were transferred between merged or … responsibilities include establishing Medicaid policies for reimbursing hospitals and other health care providers for their services. Generally, when a Medicaid recipient is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesCharter School for Applied Technologies – Payment to Affiliated Entities (2013M-300)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with its affiliated entities and any related payments for the period July 1, 2010 through January 11, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/charter-school-applied-technologies-payment-affiliated-entities-2013m-300Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… Background The Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is … such services. Therefore, because School officials are not certain of the services they should be receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls is a public school that is not under the control of the … in writing. … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls Financial Operations 2014M301 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… “Public corruption does damage beyond the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… New York state has the highest number of personal income tax (PIT) check-offs in … of taxpayers donating to these funds has declined over time. In SFY 1983-84, the first year a tax check-off option appeared, there were over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local … of taxes, leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $660 million – an increase of $105 million, … 19 percent, from 2012. Municipal property taxes accounted for $258 million of total net tax exemptions while school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… DiNapoli announced. As threats and attacks from malicious actors continue to become more sophisticated and commonplace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Empire BlueCross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought to light … one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public funds to cover her personal costs,” DiNapoli said, “I thank … pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4788 in public funds for her personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfTown of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s procurement process for the period January 1, 2010 through August 28, 2013. … Town is governed by an elected seven-member Town Board. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted expenditures … the Board did not properly award two of these contracts − for public works projects and sidewalk replacement services − …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
… To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a … the Department of Health and Human Services in exchange for state Medicaid coverage of most of the manufacturer’s … Manufacturers then pay states rebates on those drugs for which Medicaid payments were made. Covered outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… AIM In each State fiscal year, the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program provides state aid to all of … program. The 2019-20 Enacted State Budget eliminated aid for 1,325 towns and villages determined to be less reliant on … established AIM-Related payments which continued funding for the impacted towns and villages in the amounts that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper … inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s … care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the health care team at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… Common Retirement Fund reached agreements with all seven portfolio companies where it filed climate-related … is not done, however, and we will continue engaging with portfolio companies to encourage climate risk management, … investments, and establishing minimum standards for portfolio companies that will inform engagements, investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s office and the … to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and loved ones to take advantage of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… can help eliminate barriers to assistance and support for victims.” Human trafficking is the unlawful act of … to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public benefits or providers, often nonprofits, who can … to them from social service offices or provider services. For instance, auditors found that OTDA doesn’t collect or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Projections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… “However, policy decisions at the federal level, such as tariffs and federal aid cuts, are currently causing economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-projections-state-fiscal-year-2024-25