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Medicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… the Medicaid program made improper payments to Certified Home Health Agencies under the Episodic Payment System. The … new Episodic Payment System (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided … who need skilled health care; long-term nursing services; home health aide services; physical therapy; and social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, … maintaining and testing their medical equipment, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … "New York state is doing the bare minimum when it comes to inspecting life-saving equipment used at nursing homes," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … Brothers' collapse it is clear that Wall St. does not need to return to the days of excessive risk-taking to enjoy rising … half of 2018 11 percent higher than last year according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by … to 18.2 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16DiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) … to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from the state to municipalities for costs incurred for hiring … of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The tax cap and our state’s continued slow economic recovery underscore the need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that its current revenue structure may not be sufficient to cover ongoing and future capital needs. “The Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of the New York State Constitution. Town officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card … in a record $48 million from them in 2022. “Unused gift cards have set a new record, as they make up a growing number … season I encourage all New Yorkers to spend their gift cards in a timely manner to avoid possible inactivity fees or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… on political campaigns and causes. DiNapoli’s shareholder request that Aetna fully disclose its political spending will … insurance companies in the United States, valued at $135.6 million. “In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s … both in support of, and in opposition to, candidates for political office. Aetna’s accidental disclosure resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small … Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… New York City Transit is taking too long to correct safety-related defects in subway stations, according to an … 30 days. DiNapoli's auditors found 21 priority "A" defects at 12 stations that had been inspected by station … "help points" and customer assistance intercoms are working properly and accessible. The Division requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… for all capital projects for FY 2023 through FY 2026. The biggest cost drivers were sewer projects ($2.3 … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED … for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip off … Vance. "Instead of providing these young children with the special education services they needed, the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… information, clarification, or documentation from agencies during the voucher or expense report audit process. Agencies … additional information, clarification, or documentation during the voucher or expense report audit process, Bureau … information clarification or documentation from agencies during the voucher or expense report audit process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in … If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last seven years, the amount returned to DiNapoli’s office in unused gift cards has risen sharply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… payments Town of Attica (Town) officials made to not-for-profit organizations were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved and … Key Findings The payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations were not always for appropriate … Town officials made to notforprofit organizations were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … Transparency is crucial and so is accountability. In a starkly divided country, companies need to answer … records show FirstEnergy, which serves 6 million customers in seven states, has contributed at least $4.5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… our budget.” The state’s two statutory rainy day reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and the … a third of their authorized levels. New York’s rainy day funds as a percentage of General Fund spending, at 2.8 … percent. For comparison’s sake, Texas’s Rainy Day reserve funds are estimated at 22.8 percent, California’s at 12.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reserves