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DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … health care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office and the Department … health insurance to some state and local government and school district employees and their families. The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for … and may have also led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller … and improve oversight of its managed long-term care program so that patients receive the services they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease … Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with end stage renal … who were eligible for, but not enrolled in Medicare. Medicaid recipients with ESRD may be eligible for Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Report 2013-S-4 ). … 31, 2012, the Department of Health (Department) paid Joia Pharmacy, Inc. (Joia) more than $7.7 million for 50,060 … made in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… education. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system – served … 192,000 of these students in the 2021-22 school year. The DOE is responsible for evaluating students to determine their … receive appropriate services. Toward this end, the DOE follows a multi-step evaluation and placement process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of Contract … was issued on August 20, 2010, examined whether Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. (Educators) … of Children and Family Services: Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… Information for members about 25 year special retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f30-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… court proceedings, it is expected that Rivera will be sentenced to five years of probation, may never again serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… and nearly 3,000 employers, NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the nation. The New York State … projection based on information provided by our automated records. The information in your member annual statement is … for most Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 members. Estimates for Divorce Proceedings If you are in the process of a divorce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellHomeownership Rates in New York
… has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of … rate was the lowest in the nation at 55.4 percent. Only two other states have rates lower than 60 percent: … 40 percent of the State’s population resides, are also the only counties that had homeownership rates lower than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. … that level of public attention. Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, … solely to benefit private enterprise. Give flexibility in times of emergency. The constitution’s emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in … court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/waterford-265.pdfDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment … to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationEnroll in the VendRep System
… ID, contact the OSC Helpdesk to request one. How to get started: Go to our Online Services Portal Select “Enroll … for next steps. State contracting entities Before you can enroll, you must first file the following form with our office to establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up) (2013-F-14)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f14.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for Fiscal Year End 2022
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fye2022-annualreport.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for Fiscal Year End 2023
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fye2023-annualreport.pdf