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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamHebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) programs to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … of Health, programs funded through the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, a camp, and a day care … $2,873,898 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements in the RCM and the Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/hebrew-academy-special-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was referred to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policies. The audit covers the period April 1, … service claims for recipients who were also covered by Medicare. Key Recommendations Recover the $1 million in … ancillary services provided to recipients also covered by Medicare. Enhance existing eMedNY edits or implement new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… to the firm in 2010 for $15 million and in 2003 for $27 million through the In-State Program. Primary Venture … million members, retirees and beneficiaries from more than 3,000 state and local government employers. The Fund has a … by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… 31, 2024. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $267.7 billion. “Strong performances across asset classes … paid out during the fiscal year. Employer contribution rates are determined by investment results over a multi-year … along with numerous other actuarial assumptions, including wage growth, inflation, age of retirement, and mortality. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years to come,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA … improvements to the system. Those choices will directly affect riders. The situation compels the MTA to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… NYL served about 818 students during the 2013-14 school year. Prior to the audit, on March 1, 2010, NYL entered into a five-year management agreement with YAI. This agreement, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospice programs provide palliative care, … including hospice providers, to avoid duplicative or excessive services and payments. We issued our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Under the fee-for-service (FFS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… rates in New York, which peaked in April 2020. For the one-year period between September 2020 and August 2021, … job placement for 5,609 participants for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 compared to 7,792 for FFY 2019, a decrease of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… more to ensure the meals it provides to homebound seniors are prepared in sanitary conditions and are nutritious, … “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s … that takes place and providers are not required to report how they use the contributions. As a result, there is a risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The charges filed in this case … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which covered the period from 2019 to 2022, found … programs to ensure gaps in potentially life-saving care do not occur during emergencies and crisis situations.” … up to use the system. OASAS cited the significant loss of health care workers during the pandemic and the ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing … and its local program administrators, the distribution of funds has been delayed, putting some of the funding at risk. … Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on expenses claimed on St. Mary’s CFR for the calendar year ended December 31, 2019 and certain expenses claimed on … as the SED preschool cost-based program. During calendar year 2019, St. Mary’s served approximately 131 students. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered … covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… DiNapoli said. “I commend the State Education Department for acting on my audit and strengthening its efforts to enforce the Dignity for All Students Act.” An audit released by DiNapoli in … not implemented some critical requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Several schools lacked training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with $184.5 billion … beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-future