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DiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, according to an audit released … their entitlement to Medicare and taken steps to help get them enrolled, the Medicaid program could have saved as … renal disease who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … help New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year FY 2026 budget according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily deteriorated and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 95-5
… surcharge funds for that purpose. March 1, 1995 Louis E. Wolfe, Esq., County Attorney County of Clinton 1 Note that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering … of the total and just one charger for every 2,639 electric cars. Nassau County has 5,947 registered EVs, about 13% of … 1.8% of the total or one port for every 1,189 electric cars. Westchester, where NYPA is based, has more NYPA public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… the Financial Plan issued by the Division of the Budget (DOB) shortly after Budget adoption, reflect various … other things, current economic and financial conditions. DOB is expected to release the SFY 2017-18 Financial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1935
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for submitting the Retroactive January 1, 2021 Salary Increases for Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and other … and authorized the Executive to set forth a plan for the salary within ranges for Tier-C and Tier-D. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1935-january-1-2021-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… they take what they are supposed to protect. Melin took advantage of his position as treasurer of the Patterson Fire … behind bars, making sure he will no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to determine if an individual is receiving duplicate … million). While all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico participate in the PARIS match, not all of them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingChild Care Stabilization Grants
… internal controls to enable it to oversee and monitor child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine … whether the grants met their intended purpose to stabilize child care operations to maintain care. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsTransforming Into Construction & Development
… of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s MTA Capital Construction to the renamed MTA Construction & Development as part of transforming the MTA resulted in improved service levels for customers, process efficiencies, and cost … of the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA Capital Construction to the renamed MTA Construction Development as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-developmentOversight of Nurse Licensing
… nursing license applicants; monitors nurses once they are licensed utilizing available criminal and misconduct data; … active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, … the Department receives about 6,000 complaints against licensed professionals, including nurses. The final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus managed care plans (Plans) for recipients who were no … managed care, during the audit period, Family Health Plus (FHP) was a publicly funded managed care program for … Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs’ compliance with … the New York City Department of Educations monitoring of Universal PreKindergarten UPK programs compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… March 22, 2017. Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… Climate Act requires that a minimum of 70% of statewide electric generation secured by load-serving entities … planning processes and restructure or repurpose the electric transmission infrastructure as needed to meet … to whether the State can meet its goals timely. Data shows utility costs have already risen sharply over the last two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising sea levels, the range and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea … were often incomplete in scope of work, not finished on time or within budget, or insufficiently documented. Just two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and … response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants provided essential funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since … a close eye on what is driving affordability issues in the city and state, and it has not escaped anyone that … Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 252 since 2019 and lowincome households are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsen