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DiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… From 2010 through 2021, the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less than half of what it was in the state in 2010 (11.9%), according to an … From 2010 through 2021 the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackOversight of Complaint Activity
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission consistently applies State laws, rules, and regulations to ensure utility consumer protections are enforced, including applying monetary penalties and other … To determine whether the Public Service Commission consistently applies State laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… and monitoring. Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within New York … activities. Each public, private, charter, and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) school building … the Department. The Department also issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) annually to each BOCES, public, and charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceNursing Home Surveillance
… and State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including … to CMS guidance. Complaint surveys investigate issues, and nursing home-reported incidents, that may involve … and incidents for severity and urgency to assess whether a nursing home has violated a federal or State regulation. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a … for the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue
To determine if CVS Health remitted to the State Department of Civil Service all commercial drug rebate revenue attributable to eligible prescription drug claims
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/17/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenueDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… years longer than promised and supplied many communities with slow, satellite-based internet that is inadequate for today’s … in remote areas — were given broadband access using satellite technology, which has a maximum download speed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessOpinion 91-13*
… REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting indebtedness for purposes of the Constitution and Local Finance Law); (as … of Participation (as constituting indebtedness for purposes of the Constitution and Local Finance Law) … -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (lease of public facility for use by a municipal corporation in performance of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Examination of Outstanding Premiums
… examination were to determine (i) the extent to which the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) participates in the … able to recover through SWOP since April 2012. Background New York State businesses pay NYSIF premiums for workers … debt to NYSIF do business with, and receive payments from, New York State. SWOP, administered by the Department of Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… mostly related to formatting and completeness with minor issues related to accuracy. Key Recommendations As soon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Education Department reported that over 90 percent of elementary and secondary education students were still … Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. … York State Ranks Highest in Nation in Per Pupil Spending For the 2018-19 school year,* New York State was the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… in balancing the past two budgets, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State … elevated and additional rate hikes expected in 2023, consumer and business spending could be further constrained. … functionally meaningless. DiNapoli recently issued a report highlighting how caps and other debt restrictions set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical procedures and physician office … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpDiNapoli: 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 … are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State … a close eye on what is driving affordability issues in the city and state, and it has not escaped anyone that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… the New York Field Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“HHS-OIG”), … Eric Schneiderman, New York State Attorney General, and Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Comptroller, today … Hospital Center d/b/a Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt (“St. Luke’s Roosevelt,” and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29)
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdfMedicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… costs. Key Findings Two MCOs reported a total of $82.3 million in medical costs for services procured through a … of costs led to questionable payments of at least $82.3 million. We determined the Department does not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-setting