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DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools failed to report numerous cases of violent and disruptive incidents … The State Education Department SED has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to … A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesWest Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. Background The West Corners Fire Company is a volunteer organization that is located in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome … reported approximately $20,000 in revenues from foreign fire insurance, fundraising activities and donations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… therapy, and home care services. United processes and pays claims from health care providers for services provided … providers are generally lower than the rates United pays to out-of-network providers for the same services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… Medicaid claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policies. The audit covers the … eMedNY designed to pay Medicaid claims in accordance with the Department's Medicaid reimbursement policies. Some … Medicaid claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the … of trust to divert money meant to protect his community for his own financial benefit,” DiNapoli said. “I thank … District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli's audit of New York League for Early Learning Inc. (NYL) focused on … "We have referred our findings to the SED for the recovery of this money. Department officials are in agreement with our … special education students. It was also a member of the eight-member Young Adult Institute Network, which also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much … and struggling with day-to-day life should be informed of their Medicare eligibility, which could reduce their out-of-pocket expenses and may provide them with more options for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsNew York Institute for Special Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by the New York Institute for Special Education (Institute) on its … ended June 30, 2019. About the Program The Institute is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by … 123 students in the SED preschool cost-based program. The New York City Department of Education refers students to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/18/new-york-institute-special-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… due back in court on Sept. 25. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire Department funds for her own entertainment betraying her community’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My office makes it a priority to combat fraud and protect public money. I thank the New … theft was discovered when another Fire Department member attempted to make a deposit and was informed by the bank that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a nonprofit that … to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the … Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served.” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s … their positions will be brought to justice. The arrest of Mayor Halstead sends a strong message that we will not … and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the ages of three and five years. During the 2014-15 school year, Lifeline served about 52 students. The New York … space and staff with a DoE District 75 program that serves school-age special education students. Key Findings For the …
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
… NYSARC, Inc. - Nassau County Chapter (AHRC), a related party, provided Brookville with management services under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on … Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11) United HealthCare Insurance Program: Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… well as the rules and policies set forth by the Department of Health (Department) and the State Education Department. … 2008 through December 31, 2012. Note : During the course of the audit, the audit fieldwork was temporarily suspended … with a review by other external oversight authorities of some of the matters addressed in this report. Subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberExploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… The audit also determined: 112 disbursements or credit card charges totaling $504,506 did not have both an itemized … School purposes. Officials said they purchased 300 $100 gift cards totaling $30,975 for students for achieving … in December 2024 for the alleged theft of $1,100 in gift cards. On July 2, 2025, the former Operations Manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollTown of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… plan and fund balance and reserve policies? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Multiyear financial … boards (boards), to set long-term priorities, work toward goals several years into the future and increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… December 31, 2014. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical procedures and physician office … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-island