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DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars

… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollars

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care

… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care

DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft

… Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a warning to fire district officials throughout New York: Always safeguard … Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theft

DiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund

… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The Fund recently invested in Ambrell through … Hudson River Co-Investment Fund. “The In-State Private Equity Program helps companies thrive in New York while … The In-State program partners the Fund with 18 private equity managers to invest in New York-based companies. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fund

DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending

… New York state expects to spend an average of $13.4 billion in each of the next five years on capital projects, but would … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools and other … Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Plan projects $66.8 billion in spending through SFY 2023-24, an increase of $14.2 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spending

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. … These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-average

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal … The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that operate on a … next year more than 1,800 calendar-year local governments will have roughly $88.3 million less in tax levy growth …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016

DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped

… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … today uncovered other lapses, including managing agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skipped

DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates

… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug … to reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services, Medicaid behavioral health services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebates

DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-fees

DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt

… record is seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debt

State Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18

… but recent financial market volatility is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes … 2016-17. Within that category, estimated payments 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 percent from the previous year. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18

DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… for a diploma. New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) is responsible for ensuring that its public high schools … of instruction for a diploma. DiNapoli recommended that DOE ensure that NYC high school students receive an arts education that complies with SED regulations and that DOE work with high school officials to increase compliance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schools

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013

… percent from 2012, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The increase outpaced … For access to state and local government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The … 52 percent from 2012 according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill

… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkill