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State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are found, according … In December, DiNapoli released an audit that called for more oversight of providers of adult day care services. … have resulted in delays of up to six years between when a violation is cited and a fine is imposed. Auditors analyzed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsOpinion 93-10
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining day to celebrate) COUNTY LAW, §206-a; … provides that, notwithstanding any general or special law, holidays and Saturdays shall be considered as Sunday for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… in foster homes that met program certifications, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … making timely and frequent contact with children, their parents and their foster parents. While the demands on the … Westchester) and four VAs (Buffalo Urban League, Cayuga Home, House of the Good Shepherd and Kidspeace) to visit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightTravel Advisory No. 2
… Subject : Tax Consequences Associated with an Incorrect Official … Operations (GFO), Chapter XIII, Section 6 – Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station … maintains residence) must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelOpinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … moneys by local governments, including towns. Insofar as is relevant here, section 11 authorizes local governments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Hammondsport Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2016M-248)
… one school with approximately 500 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted … for all students. Two home districts were underbilled by $5,078 and one home district was overbilled by $638. Key Recommendations Implement procedures specifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2016m-248State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon today announced that Dennis Mosesman and … in partnership with Richmond District Attorney Michael E. McMahon’s office, their $771,000 scheme was … to hold them accountable,” said District Attorney Michael E. McMahon . “I would like to thank Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 98-23
… New York State Legislative Annual, p 419; 1964 Opns Atty Gen p 39). The statute does not indicate any particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… to diligently examine Medicaid payments to make sure healthcare dollars are being spent appropriately and taxpayer … account for $22.4 billion. While the Department of Health (DOH) administers the state’s Medicaid program, DiNapoli’s … Inspector General (OMIG). The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) investigates and prosecutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 90-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … and administration of local government rentals, charges, rates or fees ..." (Municipal Home Rule Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… enrolled in Medicaid fee-for-service, Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) and/or Medicaid providers are … that are not allowed in conjunction with hospice (such as Assisted Living) and services that are covered by the Medicare hospice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… of our nation’s strongest allies. I am heartened that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase … in the region, during these tragic and challenging days.” New York joined Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, … investments represent the most powerful and direct way to stand with the State of Israel and its people.” Israel Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71 ). About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… That Will Require Cost and Revenue Solutions Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, … to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps. These gaps were exacerbated by the … Compared to Other Large Transit Systems, 2019 Note: MTA does not include MTA Bridges & Tunnels revenue but includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityOpinion 2000-8
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a … section 800(3) of the General Municipal Law, a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with … Municipal Law requires the governing body of each county, city, town, village and school district to adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… taking steps to address a number of the findings. The full response is available in the audit. Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing … were gaps in its inspection procedures. For example, a list of the types of equipment in use at facilities used by … is not always complete. Auditors found equipment such as heart monitors, electrocardiograms and dialysis machines were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… Bailey, the former clerk-treasurer of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 … “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former … to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens when you engage in fraud and misuse public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family … Key Findings At each of the ten sites we visited, foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain … made required contacts with foster children, foster parents, and parents. For example, for 150 children we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements