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Excessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … which was issued on September 20, 2010, examined whether the Department was correctly paying claims for services to … Determine the extent of implementation of 3 recommendations incld in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-followDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," DiNapoli said. "It turns out the way … of time between trains — measured by averaging all lines together — which it calls the wait assessment. The goal in … was to have 79.4 percent of all trains meet their target and 80.7 percent in 2014 and 2015. Transit met this overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure … commitment to hire under the HireNYC program, a workforce development program that creates local employment … To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has policies and procedures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… 78 Fortune 500 companies sourcing renewable energy from solar, wind, geothermal and other resources that offer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care to … ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about $321 million for dental claims. From January 1, 2007 through June 8, 2011, … Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Billings for Dental Restorations (2007-S-71) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… may experience similar delays if the permit process is not improved. To prevent delays, DiNapoli recommended ORES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The late … from 2013 when contracts were late 87 percent of the time, a review of the trend for more than two decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion … from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Growth in local sales tax collections statewide moderated in 2023, following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) … 2009, the MTA issued the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Report on Sustainability and the MTA (Report) making 93 … from extreme weather events and developed and carried out capital projects to both correct damage caused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… announced today that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, pleaded guilty to stealing over … went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… announced that they have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to freedom of association and … announced that they have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act or Act), and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act. The audit covered WARN Notices received by the Department that were dated … and Workforce Solutions (DEWS), administers the State’s WARN Act and provides related services. Enacted in 2008, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s … in a student’s life later." New York’s 529 College Savings Program offers two plans, the Direct Plan and the … of the Internal Revenue Code, which authorizes the College Savings Program, was enacted in 1996. New York’s program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… the men and women who make the products that carry its label," DiNapoli said. "As a long-term investor, the New York … stores in 87 other countries. The company has licensed its label to numerous products from footwear to eyewear, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to make progress on bringing back riders, but ridership … reliability and frequency — where the MTA can take steps to improve riders’ experience and encourage their return, to effectively fulfil its mission and stabilize its fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… to respond to demands for critical services just as it is trying to ensure a robust and broad recovery, DiNapoli … for more than 80% of those overtime costs. The city is not likely to be able to close the workforce gap and reach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education due to: Excessive … purposes and therefore must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. This process should not be used for awards that are … be processed through the normal draw process). The voucher ID of the ROA or the journal ID that was used to deposit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to … premiums at the town’s expense. “Ms. Henry took advantage of her public position to have the taxpayers fully fund her insurance costs,” said DiNapoli. “This kind of corruption drives up costs and erodes the public trust. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a … not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… held accountable for his actions.” “This is an egregious case of employees illegally using State Police property for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felony