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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the government to obtain life-saving medical equipment in … said. “I thank United States Attorney Berman and the FBI for working with my office to hold this scammer accountable.” Press Release Chinese National Arrested For $20 Million Scheme To Fraudulently Obtain Loans Intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… has 13 SC classrooms attended by children from various school districts in New York City’s five boroughs and Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… preschool special education programs: Evaluations, Related Services, and 1:1 Aides. However, payments for services under these programs and under the SEIT program … (DOE) refers students to Hebrew Academy and pays for its services using rates established by SED. The rates are based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/hebrew-academy-special-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… the Department of Health (Department) made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by managed long-term care (MLTC) … managed care premiums and, in return, MLTC plans pay for all MLTC covered services. The Medicaid program should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansDiNapoli: 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
… to Department officials for review. Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital claims include the costs of most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… from 2016 to 2018, which includes $17 million in savings for counties and New York City. "New Yorkers dealing with … expenses and may provide them with more options for care." DiNapoli said. "The state has an obligation not … health care needs. The program is administered by DOH. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, New York's Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years to come,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA will be forced to … revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners … is likely to be smaller than its predecessor, adjusted for inflation and excluding the self-funding Bridges and …
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)
… services and payments. We issued our initial audit report on December 28, 2020. The audit objective was to determine … whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
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: 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-seniorsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… services that were erroneously billed as inpatient claims. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through March 2022. About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is …
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
… 33%. Providers believed less people were getting help for the following reasons: the possibility of catching … Auditors found that OASAS needs to improve its guidance for the emergency plans for residential or inpatient programs for substance use …
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
… crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can … agreement through 2030. HCR acts as the pass through for the money by awarding it, in the form of grants, to local … Federally funded programs often set time frames for spending funds awarded, especially in temporary streams …
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
… whether the costs reported by St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. (St. Mary’s) on its Consolidated Fiscal … focused primarily on expenses claimed on St. Mary’s CFR for the calendar year ended December 31, 2019 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 years ended December 31, 2018. About the Program …
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-actDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … James said. “Thus far, it has been revealed that Jonnell Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… unlawfully received mileage payments for each individual in the group. "Muhammad Adnan Saeed and Heather Smith … government program designed to ensure our vulnerable, low-income population receives the medical care it needs. … period, and through this method fraudulently boosted the amount the company was paid. The investigation also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaid