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DiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County … Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to deposit more than $800 in cash … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… meets the definition of a transfer). These claims are at a high risk of overpayment if the first hospital … and recover as appropriate. Review the remaining 2,017 high-risk claims totaling $28 million identified in this … Medicaid overpayments for FFS inpatient claims that have a high risk of incorrect patient status codes such as those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… 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/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Report 2016-S-28 ). About the … with DASA requirements. For the school year ended June 30, 2018, school districts (excluding New York City) reported … implemented. The Department is not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, … Rebate Program, which allows states to recover a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years, including the “Big 4” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the … payments. Key Finding Department officials did not make much progress in addressing the problems identified in the … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … and infrastructure. Specifically, the BOE has planned for and spent funds for the activities described in its ARMOR cybersecurity plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… and recommendation related to benefits advisement in the New York State Employment First Commission report. The audit … through January 13, 2021. About the Program Working-age New Yorkers with disabilities participate in the work force … working-age adults (ages 21-64) with disabilities in New York State. The employment rate of working-age people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the proper disposition of the application; and Whereas, … duly designated by the Comptroller shall preside. A party may represent himself or herself, or be represented by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… Medicare Advantage plan: UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete. The audit covered the period September 1, 2008 … in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part … reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, plan providers bill Medicaid directly for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma among older Medicaid recipients is especially high. … in New York City, according to the state Department of Health (DOH). Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office … LLC for pharmacy benefit services for the State’s Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, and Student Health Plan. Paid more than … valued at $531 million because they lacked the required verifications, and rejected 5,036 payments valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… supposed to collect fine money for deposit into the court bank account, instead logged the cash receipts but pocketed … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… as it normally is, to provide goods or services (directly and/or through subcontractors); but rather, is to procure … In many cases, these contracts between the state agency and the State Contractor create an agent-like relationship … whereby the State Contractor acts as a procurement conduit and enter into contract(s) “for” the state agency. In such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… Non-emergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase … recent years. Calls to 311 climbed to over 3.4 million in 2024, up 7% from 2023, with certain types of complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdf