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DiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found Medicaid managed care organizations made as much as $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did … reviewed claims from January 2018 through June 2022 and found $1.5 billion in improper and questionable claims: Five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging JAMES SPINA, JEFFREY SPINA, ANDREA GROSSMAN, and KIMBERLY … multiple different qualified individuals. But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of … medical service corporations. According to the indictment, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, together with GROSSMAN, made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOpinion 2006-7
… NYS2d 389 affd 72 AD2d 196, 424 NYS2d 235; 1987 Opns St Com No. 87-87, p 129). The town, however, may negotiate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-7Opinion 91-52
… and safety of persons employed by any contractor or sub-contractor performing work, labor or services for the … LTD v Board of Education , 412 F Supp 1164 affd sub nom Lefkowitz v CDR , 429 US 1031, 97 S Ct 721 50 L Ed 2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to six … 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry increased by 3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, … of Millport treasurer was appointed to her position in 2006. Haverley was suspended in November 2015 after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, … can attest, the performance of the Long Island Rail Road has become unacceptable," said DiNapoli. "On-time … Penn Station. For a copy of the report, Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the … of Department of Health (DOH) contractor George Dunkel for stealing more than $87,000 by padding bills to pay for hotels, education credits and other expenses. DiNapoli also announced he is rejecting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and … public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter … to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false … Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, … across the state grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly … saw an increase of $487 million. “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to increase. Even when uncollected tolls can be … tunnels are paying the required tolls and that the TBTA is collecting the money it is owed, especially by the worst offenders, who persistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. … the two audit reports, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093013/12s11.pdf and http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093013/12s10.pdf Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… A former Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with … A former Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax … continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest individuals and identifying taxpayers who … billion in 2018. Another 140,000 refunds totaling $160.1 million are expected to be paid this month. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found DOE was lax in requiring that safety plans were filed on time by schools … other issues. “The state Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act aims to keep school children and teachers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … the tax cap. The 2017 fiscal year is the fourth year in a row that local governments have had their levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theft