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Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax … on the city’s budget. New York City’s financial plan does not anticipate the potential impact of such actions, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… to matters addressing the Doctor’s prescribing activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. Background The Department is responsible for administering New York State’s Medicaid program. Medicaid … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical … which was issued on August 13, 2013, determined that, for the period January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, … fraudulent claims to Medicaid and received payments for those claims. We coordinated our audit and investigative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… 31, 2013. Background Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … in the MCO, and the MCO arranges for the provision of services its members require. MCOs typically have networks … through December 31, 2013, Medicaid paid approximately $46.5 billion in premiums to 92 MCO plans. Key Findings Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of … by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by taking, for his own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… (DOH) are adequately ensuring that hotels and motels used for homeless and mixed-use temporary residency are properly … 1, 2015 through December 16, 2016. Background According to a 2016 Department of Housing and Urban Development report, of … Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter facility. OTDA has assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background Lifeline is a Queens, New York-based not-for-profit organization … for their services using rates established by SED. The DoE is reimbursed by SED for a portion of its payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2015-S-19 ) New York League for Early Learning, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York … risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or unauthorized use. The supply limits that … Medicaid program paid pharmacy providers through the fee-for-service method and the managed care method. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… resulting from this practice. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. Background The New … (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. … as the reasonable and customary rate for the service. As a result, United paid $6,932 on the claim and the member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… “New Yorkers have contributed more than $50 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … report found that over the previous five years, receipts for the funds reached $12 million, while expenditures were … 90 percent of this was in health-related dedicated funds – for research, detection and education for breast cancer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York … and Labor. She currently acts as a certified ombudsman for the New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, … Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on the Commission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” “This is not a victimless crime,” District Attorney Schmidt said. … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. No one should use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Report … that identify the services that plans must cover and pay for (benefit packages) in exchange for monthly premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… deficiencies in efforts by OMH program staff to follow up on recommendations to PCMH resulting from field visits, and … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Page is charged with using her official position to have the … arraigned on Feb. 25 before Judge Gordon L. Purdy II. She is due back at the Lake Pleasant Town Court on April 28, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” DiNapoli said. “The city’s economy is strong and shows no signs of slowing. Still, Mayor de …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-year