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Enterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2024
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2024.pdfDiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… A non-profit provider of supportive housing for the City’s Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) … example, CUCS charged DOHMH for the entire $203,000 annual salary paid to its Associate Executive Director under the category of Agency Administration. But $85,000 of his salary was billed again, as a direct care personal service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionOffice of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's Communications Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today: "It's … State Comptroller Thomas DiNapolis Communications Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… on summonses, such as bad addresses and false telephone numbers, contributes to collection difficulties. Even for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… fill a great need by allowing patients to stay in their homes and avoid costly placement in hospitals or … in their homes. CHHAs provide various services including long-term nursing services, home health aide services, … to CHHAs for recipients who were transferred into Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) during a 60-day episode of care. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… subway delays. We’re encouraged that MTA has put more money toward improving the ride for straphangers, hopefully … and found eight of the 15 involved a probationary train operator or conductor. Further analysis in this area could … wait time between trains is a better indicator of subway service. But DiNapoli’s auditors noted that it is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… labor costs. The city’s out-year gaps in FY 2024 and FY 2025 have decreased slightly from an average of nearly $4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according … government in FFY 2020. Overall, the state received 6.4% of total federal spending compared to 5.9% it received … from New Yorkers, compared to a national decline of 6.4%. The state’s per capita federal taxes were 27.6% higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… New York Ontario Central New York June 20 12:00pm-5:00pm CNY Pride Parade and Festival Syracuse Inner Harbor Syracuse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… been better aimed to the localities, especially New York City, that suffered the most severe impacts from the novel coronavirus, instead of being based on the most recent U.S. Census Bureau population data. DiNapoli released an analysis that found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Costs to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) is … expenses accurately, pursuant to Section 332, Article 3 of the Insurance Law. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2009 … 2011. The Department's Insurance Division carries on the core functions of regulating all insurance activities in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced that Bruce Karam, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… Ongoing staff shortages in juvenile justice centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… to the charges, the defendant’s father, a Long Beach resident, was the sole account holder of a bank account in … on Nov. 22, 2024. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Taylor Cain of the Major … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… all corporations to disclose their climate risks on at least an annual basis. It is a goal that is publicly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeCVS Caremark – Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… To determine if CVS Caremark appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue … with CVS Caremark to administer the prescription drug program. From 2019 through 2022, the cost of the prescription drug program averaged almost $3.3 billion per year. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/18/cvs-caremark-accuracy-empire-plan-commercial-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… as with other law enforcement officials, to protect the public from COVID-19 related internet scams. “Taking … and District Attorney Hoovler are leaders in educating the public and sending a strong message that this deplorable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (2017-S-70) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s70-response.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-55)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-12s55.pdfTax Cap Tightens As Inflation Drops: Local Governments Will Need to Prepare for Little or No Levy Growth
Tax Cap Tightens As Inflation Drops: Local Governments Will Need to Prepare for Little or No Levy Growth
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/taxcaptightens0715.pdf