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Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to … limits the reimbursement of special medical items. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, … a 385 percent profit margin). Key Recommendations Enhance internal controls designed to ensure payments for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,190 … contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $14.1 billion and more than 4.2 million payments worth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Health LLC to provide pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior, and Student Employee Health plans. $40.5 … to Carelon Behavioral Health for the administration of the Empire Plan’s mental health and substance use disorder … $1.8 billion in general aid to 417 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $3.7 million to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… Plan or Medicare, should have paid. These shortcomings are particularly important to address as New York, like other … Be Covered By Medicare Most individuals receiving Medicaid are required to apply for federally-funded Medicare at age … DOH’s supervision, local departments of Social Services are supposed to identify those who appear eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… White Plains Division. Assistant United States Attorney James McMahon is in charge of the prosecution. … Albert Melin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an … economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … conditions. The budgets for those years also include a general reserve of $1 billion that could be used to narrow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… stimulus and more than $20 billion in direct federal aid to the city since March 2020. However, the city’s … to deal with, and prepare for, the unexpected than it did during the period of stable revenues prior to the pandemic … operational measures to close budget gaps that have led us out of crisis before. The result would be consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller … recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these … and financial management policies, which would lower the cost of borrowing. DiNapoli recommended: Defining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … balance between reliance on revenue generated from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery … are down this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Gaming Commission is studying ways to boost revenues going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… all retail sector jobs. Loans to food and beverage stores, health and personal care stores, and clothing and clothing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… California State Treasurer John Chiang, California State Controller Betty T. Yee, Connecticut State Treasurer Denise … public health, and economy," said California State Controller Yee . "Global warming is real – and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,661 contracts for state agencies … $7.9 million with Vector Construction Corp. for NY Route 23 bridge replacement over Unadilla River in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… of $800) of that cost, resulting in an overpayment of $160 ($800 - $640). The submission of an insurance claim with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 … slowing, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The city’s economy is … been in recent years," DiNapoli said. "Additionally, a number of budget risks could increase the size of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… New York state's technology sector is the third largest and among the … in 2016, an increase of 23 percent since 2010; The average salary in the tech sector in New York City increased three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that commended the Fund for its strong policies and ethical management, stating that … compared to most peers it remains severely understaffed for its scale and complexity, with underdeveloped risk … some costly external management to in-house staff. The report is the second Fiduciary and Conflict of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Many of Long Island’s 2.8 million residents enjoy a high quality … for nearly 17 percent of private-sector jobs (193,500). From 2009 to 2018, health care added 36,800 jobs to the … $460,700 in Nassau County and $379,400 in Suffolk County, much higher than the statewide median of $293,000. Long … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
… grade crossing improvements in Albany, Saratoga, Clinton, Niagara, Orange and Cayuga counties. Moreland Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014