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DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… United HealthCare and Amerigroup, managed care organizations (MCOs) that contract with the Department … being wasted.” DOH contracts with MCOs to coordinate the care for enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries. In exchange, MCOs … also found UHC and Amerigroup did not provide adequate staffing in their Special Investigation Units (SIUs) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… from a more comprehensive assessment of its capital assets and needs, according to a report released today by State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools and other infrastructure is … New York needs to develop a better strategy and a clear roadmap for its infrastructure investments.” The State Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… provided more than $212 billion in payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state. … or 16.5 percent of the total. To read the full report , go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… medical social services, drugs for symptom control and pain relief, counseling, and physical and occupational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… out their apartments on Airbnb. “New York is facing a dire shortage of affordable housing and it is imperative … as a resource of moderate- and middle-income housing. I commend HPD for taking steps to fix the problems we found … that Washington Square’s waiting list, created by lottery in 2004, contained no addresses for most of the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal year, according to a report … choices may be required on staffing levels, delivery of services, fund balance reductions, and deferral of capital … 2015-16 tax levy cap of 1.62 percent. Read the report , or visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… to give him blank checks and another board member to sign them. He deposited the checks, laundered the money … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… and a talented management team has proven to be a winning formula. Trillium Group is proud to have been able to … and medical device clients all over the world to bring the best results to cardiac safety. About Graycliff Partners LP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… fine money and depositing it into the court bank account. Auditors and investigators found that Fleury logged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State … reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) from 2008 through 2011. Davis, who … $7 million in claims paid to Davis. NYSHIP provides health insurance to some state and local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… counties was 1.7 percent. Regionally, Long Island saw the biggest jump in collections at 6.9 percent and the mid-Hudson … and local government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… basic checks and balances. I urge Fishkill officials to take immediate action to shore up internal financial controls … food, coffee, bingo games, and organizing paid day trips and overnight trips. The town’s recreation director is … activities. DiNapoli’s audit revealed the former director did not issue receipts for cash collected at the senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts … sample of 310 New York City students who attended 166 public high schools from 2007 to 2011. In New York, high … a school year, and that schools have an SED approved arts syllabus. Auditors found: As many as two-thirds of sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… school districts. BOCES officials are required to report to each district the cost allocated to that district … have also set aside nearly $13 million in a trust to pay for “other post-employment benefits” despite lacking the … funds and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves for no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… managing credit card debt. "While a good credit record is seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit … bills on time and checking your interest rates will go a long way toward managing your credit." In 2017, there were … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… billion, or 6.6 percent above the previous year, according to the state cash report released today by State Comptroller … is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes will affect the state's finances in … were up by $2.8 billion or 18.8 percent. Consumption and use taxes rose to $16.7 billion, up $499.4 million or 3.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… the issue, DOH updated its procedures to include HARP drug encounters in its quarterly drug rebate invoicing process, … from the rebate process. According to DOH officials, these encounters are under review and rebates will be sought as … function, including: ensuring all appropriate HARP drug encounters are included in the rebate process; ensuring all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire … Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay one step ahead of the schemes used by tax cheats, and look to ensure only … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 to 2016, according to a report issued today by New York State … need to better understand and study the issues and examine what others are doing effectively to determine an approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-system