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Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … period, DOH failed to collect more than $170 million in drug rebates and discounts and made $169 million in improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see … approach led to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena fees, real property surcharges and clerk … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, with … career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic recovery will be stifled even further,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… job and income losses affected City residents’ ability to pay rent or cover housing costs. As with the rest of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … employment stepped up to help keep the public safe and get critical benefits.” Three agencies performed most of the … working overtime worked 16.3 more hours per a two-week pay period on average, an increase of 8.9 percent in 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … that the New York City Administration for Children's Services ( ACS) lacked the tools to ensure that agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous … pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly … act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding revenues were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… building the hard won peace in the North of Ireland with jobs and investment,” said former Lord Mayor of Belfast … Development Fund under the EU Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020. The Fund's investment in Kernel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and … 90 percent of total businesses in each region. New York City, having the largest share of the state’s population and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, … conditions and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), … are met. Each Mitchell-Lama development is assigned a DHCR Housing Management Representative who is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter … an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… the Fund determined 21 failed to show viable transition strategies. The 21 companies are: APA Corp. Apache Corp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … services their members require. MCOs can also receive a one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for … should have been paid by Medicare. The payments included $18.6 million for physical, occupational, and speech therapy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the … businesses continue to recover. Challenges Confronted by Small Businesses in the Economic Recovery Since the U.S. … less severe effects from the pandemic than they did a year ago. As of October 17, 2021, 29 percent of small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … A record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… 2020 Complete List of Fiscal Stress Scores Lists FSMS Search Tool Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Search Tool COVID-19 Toolkit COVID-19 Financial Toolkit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stress