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Medicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) inappropriately billed Medicaid for prescription medications. The audit covered the period … State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … and had no stated policy that it made diversity a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the … women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an … to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit … The Empire State Development Corporation ESDC spent $211 million on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit … playgrounds, pavilions, elevators, boat launches and parking. Auditors found that 62% of them could be improved to … and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly labeled parking spaces. Several parks had accessibility information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring … put future funding of critical programs in jeopardy. There is still too much spending through lump sums without details, … approximately $5 billion from Comptroller oversight. There is also a significant increase in capital projects funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… General (ED OIG), Eastern Region, announced today that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and … nothing less.” Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, Syracuse City School District (SCSD) received federal grant … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many … many new programs will add recurring spending, and it is yet unclear to what extent they are supported by recurring … future. We must remember this influx of federal funding is finite. Bolstering state savings through the formal rainy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business … $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… These projects will accumulate costs until the GAD is received. Any such need for establishing a pre-award … specific federal program for which the pre-award project is intended to represent. Monitoring Pre-Award Project … Contract/Federal Grant Award attached. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the agency to monitor pre-award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… to address these issues. Amazon needs to ensure that it is effectively addressing inequality and protecting the … company’s long-term success. The call for racial equity is not going away and neither are Amazon's shareholders. We … to press Amazon to take an independent look at how it is addressing racial justice and equity, just as other major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that … and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several entities are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Report 2017-S-35 ). About the Program … testing, and outpatient surgical procedures). Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are health care facilities focused on … Anesthesia Services Provided at InNetwork Ambulatory Surgery Centers Report 2017S35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest of a village official stemming from the … for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “This behavior is unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair competition, guard against … should be implemented immediately.” The Finger Lakes DDSO is responsible for coordinating services for approximately … for the items. Home Supply was founded in January 2013 and is owned and operated by a former Palmer employee who is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one … behind bars.” According to the allegations contained in court documents: Bayard was appointed administrator of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… and the Schodack Police Department. The Rensselaer County Adult Protective Services also provided assistance. Diacetis and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced the Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the Fund’s investment due … companies in its global equities portfolio. NYS Common Retirement Fund Policy Responsible Workforce Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equity