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DiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, copayment or deductible amounts. “The state’s Medicaid program, providing … making sure that the money spent on this important program is not being wasted and is being used for necessary and … pays each managed care organization (MCO) a monthly premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… "I strongly support Sen. Warren and Rep. Rosen's Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act. Corporations that allow sexual … to go unchecked put themselves and their investors in peril. As a major investor in companies from Wynn Resorts to News Corp., we've seen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the alleged theft of more than $50,000 in goods and services from the town. The indictment charges … is above the law – a principle that has guided my office in aggressively prosecuting over 50 individuals in corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax … to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program … investments. Companies need to meet at least 75 percent of the agreed-upon commitments to receive any benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief … guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over … plants along and used a fire district vehicle to travel for the business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11 percent higher than the previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, … Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11 percent higher than the previous year but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea … to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. DiNapoli’s office oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… for enacting legislation authored by state Sen. Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the … "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the issues and … signing the legislation into law." State Sen. Martin J. Golden said: "Elaborate and sophisticated fraud schemes have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the combined debt of state and local authorities topped a quarter of a trillion dollars. “Public authorities borrow and spend billions of dollars outside the state budget,” DiNapoli said. “And …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health (Department) and whether the Department is … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … and Medicaid claim costs totaled about $53 billion. Most of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, respectively; and Lottery revenues of $3.2 billion were $66.8 million, or 2 … below original projections. See the full report: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2014-15 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or drug addiction services, are … as the cause for timeliness problems, the majority of the cases sampled (63%) had intake dates prior to the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… fluctuate month to month, and slower overall growth will mean more local governments may see declines. Good cash … of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains … have improved access to early education and child care for working mothers and families, but more can be done to … DiNapoli said. “More mothers in the city are now looking for work than before the pandemic, and some are seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… Shuttered Venues Operations. In FFY 2021, federal spending on Medicaid in New York was close to $47.1 billion or $2,373 … series details the differences among the 50 states and what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in … FFY 2019. DiNapoli’s analysis for FFY 2020 was the first time a positive balance was reported, $146.2 billion, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Attrition of State Workers Accelerated Decline in Size of Workforce Continues Longterm Trend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Madison County District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a … DiNapoli Madison County District Attorney William G Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… collections totaled almost $751 million, an increase of 20.6% – or $128 million – over August of 2021. Most counties saw at least some year-over-year … cities are based on estimates by the Department of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas, oil … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In October 2013, the former Superintendent Roger Burlew was arrested and charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and four counts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in support of a shareholder proposal presented at Ralph … Comptroller DiNapoli said. “As global investors, the New York Common Retirement Fund supports the AFL-CIO’s … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operations