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DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug … The state Department of Health DOH billed drug companies for $4259 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: 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 allegedly … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to find the right formula to improve … high schools provide 180 minutes of arts instruction each week for two semesters or 108 hours during a school year, and … with high school officials to increase compliance with and awareness of SED regulations. In a response to the audit, DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time when local … 37 percent from 2009 to 2013. For a copy of the report, visit: … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… and events were unwittingly padding this individual’s bank account,” said DiNapoli. “This type of flagrant behavior went … addition, the former director opened an unauthorized bank account which allowed her to deposit senior center funds and … director subsequently wrote checks from the unauthorized account to herself and her husband for $3,500 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … highway safety, not to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty … Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, agreed to make full restitution of $231,919 on or before his sentencing on January 27. “Mr. … Attorney-Elect Madeline Singas’ office and the Department of Financial Services, we were able to expose his crimes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… and now is projected to decline,”DiNapoli said. “Our natural resources are major assets for the state’s economy and New … purposes. DEC is responsible for most of New York’s programs to protect wildlife, natural resources and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from … above the national average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… its fiscal year on March 31 with a General Fund balance of $9.4 billion, an increase of $1.7 billion over the prior fiscal year. "Strong personal … receipts from December through March helped boost the end-of-year bottom line," DiNapoli said. "The state's economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… friends. New Yorkers deserved better. Today's conviction is another important step in our efforts to clean up New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… MCOs received inadequate annual training. DiNapoli made 11 recommendations to DOH, including: Ensure improper MCO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… related to the terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the home or in an inpatient setting and includes nursing … and pain relief, counseling, and physical and occupational therapy. Medicaid reimburses hospice organizations an … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… district, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a … DiNapoli recommended that the district: Audit all claims before authorizing payment, which is required by state law; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… an investment made by the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The Fund recently invested in Ambrell through the Hamilton Lane’s … made by the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund InState Private Equity Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: 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 benefit from a more comprehensive assessment of its capital assets and needs, according to a report … New York state expects to spend an average of $134 billion in each of the next five years on capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… almost 87,000 firms, the trade sector, which includes both retail and wholesale establishments, had the largest share, nearly 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: 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 year, according to a report issued today by … The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that operate on a … Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax oversight and poor controls, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli determined. The audit released today uncovered other lapses, including … buildings who let residents have apartments without the required approval from the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… residents, policymakers and other interested parties with little to no information regarding the fiscal performance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2