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Medicaid Program - Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16)
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-12) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-15s12-response.pdfGrowth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0714.pdfFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney … a unit of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department, for embezzlement of more than $38,000 from Putnam Engine and … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs that are used for drinking, bathing, and recreation. As the State’s … regulatory agency, the Department is responsible for improving and protecting this vast network of water … and take timely enforcement action for facilities that don’t submit required reports or plans. … To determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… to more than 70,000 veterans. Many veterans enrolled in Medicaid are also entitled to health care benefits through … that referrals to the State DVA/local VSA were not made in 81 of 91 (89 percent) of the cases tested. Further, local … and dependents eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the … the Department gains a level of assurance over the OPRA provider’s validity to provide Medicaid services. It … payments for claims that reported a provider in a required OPRA field who was no longer actively enrolled in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f1.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-64) 90-Day Response
To assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s reported assessable expenses and compliance with relevant statutes related to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s64-response.pdfApplication for Conversion of Service or Disability Retirement to Accidental Death Benefit for Victims of the 2001 World Trade Center Disaster (RS6418-W)
To convert a retirement benefit to an accidental death benefit for victims of the 2001 World Trade Center disaster, NYSLRS beneficiaries use form RS6418-W.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6418-w.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23-response.pdfComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… and Nicholas M. DiNova, Jr. of Halfmoon for their roles in an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The … are accused of evading requirements that donations be in the true name of the donor. Tanski is accused of evading … of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda “Mindy” Wormuth, who, in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… for reuse. During sewage overflow events, which may result from heavy rainfall, snow melt, or “dry weather” events, such … to the customers of public water systems that may draw from these waters. These events may also pose risks to people … and/or not submitting reports of non-compliance, as required. Key Finding The Department made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing for stealing over $320000 in county funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the state retirement system … father retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… areas across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. Bronx Community District 9 (CD 9) is … proud to have supported Ponce's Westchester Ave Branch's application to become a Banking Development District (BDD). … businesses, and elected officials, as part of the BDD application process. The branch is committed to increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-new