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Social Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of … tool which consolidated smaller federal and state funding streams into a single block grant. Each state may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantMedicaid 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-dentistsOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… level. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and State Public Health Law include specific requirements … located, and referred to the Program. Generally, after referral, children should be evaluated by qualified … of children. There are disparities across the State in the referral and inclusion of children into the Program as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2424
… is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a Check Exchange, or who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any … from financial institutions to be transferred for salary exchange processing when SFS becomes available. Reversal … to process a Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange (AC-230) until after the SFS blackout period ends. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2424-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-139
… which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for increases to … No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-139-april-2025-increases-location-pay-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… P. DiNapoli today announced that his latest audit of expenses submitted by publicly-funded special education … school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department … (DoE) refers students to Milestone and pays the school’s expenses based on rates set by the State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) … Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Labor law violations, such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and … is needed, the department must do more to ensure labor violations in New York City are addressed promptly.” In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: 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 department to rebates … state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera's seat in the 15th New York City Council District, which covers the Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… is ongoing. AAP-II received more than $1.5 million from 2006 to 2013 in state funds for immunization grant … of the State Comptroller Investigations Unit, 110 State Street, 14th floor, Albany, NY 12236 or the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… days. Village officials also did not bill two commercial customers because those customers had broken water meters. As a result, one … monthly financial reports for the board’s review; complete bank reconciliations; and submit an accounting of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… its plans to the New York City Police Department, it has failed to submit the plans to the State Police, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported providing … To read the Annual Performance Report on New York State’s Industrial Development Agencies, go to: … New Yorks Industrial Development Agencies IDAs reported providing $751 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States … capacity, Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… State Department of Health (DOH) found that medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies were unaccounted … agency has failed to safeguard inventories of medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies at School-Based … DiNapoli said. “We found too many instances of medication and medical supplies that were missing and that has to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersComptroller DiNapoli's Office Releases State Revenue Forecast
… DiNapoli released the following letter today from Robert Ward, deputy comptroller for the Division of Budget and … P DiNapoli released the following letter today from Robert Ward deputy comptroller for the Division of Budget and Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapolis-office-releases-state-revenue-forecastOpinion 88-18
… The first payment is to be made on or before June 15th for the preceding period of October 1st through March … The second payment is to be made on or before December 15th for the preceding period of April 1st through September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… DiNapoli. Auditors also found numerous inaccuracies in the database tracking allegations of wrongdoing, including … looking into allegations. The Justice Center manages a database of claims of abuse or neglect, and it is responsible … met its responsibility to operate a hotline, establish a database of reported allegations and state exclusion list, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of the … conclusions. One of the most glaring examples relates to nursing home deaths. The report cites figures based on … poor performance, with a rate of 70.9 deaths per 1,000 nursing home residents, ranked it in the bottom third of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-response