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Medicaid Program - Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (2012-S-35)
To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed and the prescriptions he
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-12s35.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41)
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41.pdfExcess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ebalr2012.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers (2016-S-67) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s67-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… July 31, 2016. Background The Holland Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, … Holland Patent Central School District Access to the Student Information System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, according … 2009 and 2017, its largest and longest job expansion in the post–World War II period. After adding 81,000 jobs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… Stony Brook University Hospital’s Health Information Management … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony Brook department awarded a contract to a higher bidder, which … monitoring that could put patient privacy at risk. Stony Brook managers need to follow state guidelines and safeguards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… $786 million in 298 companies and has supported nearly 4,000 jobs across the state. There is $467 million available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … same challenges and same expenses as those disabled from accidents or illnesses as children or young adults," DiNapoli … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade, but proposals by President Trump and some … The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… and nurses are often required to stay and work extra hours," DiNapoli said. "Chronic overtime and longer shifts … are not overworked and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job … auditors examined whether DOL was adequately enforcing the law that imposes restrictions on the consecutive hours that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it … and the continuing imbalance raises questions about equity for New Yorkers. Our Congressional delegation has pushed hard … budget deficit of $680 billion. That same year, the latest for which detailed figures are available, New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… the information for any usage patterns of unbillable tractor trailers that are not part of a Fleet Program. Use these results to identify and contact the trailer owner and to request information about the owner of the tractor. Require that the vendor take action (and document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… SIST are referred to as respondents. The Act requires SIST Parole Officers (Officers) to have a minimum number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… as global leaders in addressing climate change-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities for the Fund’s … for its efforts to assess and combat climate-related investment risk. In June, DiNapoli released his ambitious … to reduce its exposure to climate risk and capitalize on investment opportunities created by the transition to a low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… for English learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, the four-year dropout rate for ELLs was 16%, … ENL and BE classes, educators are required to have a base teaching certificate and be state-certified as a teacher of English to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreement