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Contract Advisory No. 26
… any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… New York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in … their claims. DiNapoli's office audits Medicaid payments on a routine basis to make sure claims are being paid … enrolled because of death, incarceration, or relocation out of the plan's service area. From Feb. 1, 2015 to Sept. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for … school year 2022-23, a 7.2% increase. Allowable spending under the Medicaid global cap is expected to total $25.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… from the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The investment from the state pension fund’s private equity … will be managed by 57 Stars, a Washington D.C. based investment manager. “Northern Ireland’s dynamic economy has proven a good investment for our state pension fund and I am gratified that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… plans and Family Health Plus managed care plans (Plans) for recipients who were no longer enrolled. Our audit covered … October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2016. Background Under the Department’s managed care arrangements, managed … receive monthly premium payments for individuals enrolled in their plans. In return, managed care plans arrange for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamIncarcerated and Death Matches
… Purpose Our Office examined $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges … State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Under Custody files from September 2016 through March 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid … from OASAS for expenses deemed to be ineligible under the contract. This included: Equipment and property … $500,000; Fundraising costs of about $400,000; More than $200,000 paid to the foundation's public policy office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, it is important that local … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted … the first to reflect the sales tax impact of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… another $350 million to two investment funds through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, State Comptroller … thousands of jobs and grow while achieving solid returns for the retirement system members and their beneficiaries … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back … discovered. She now faces the consequences of her actions. My thanks to U.S. Attorney Buchanan and the Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay … down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Files Suit Against Wynn Resorts' Board of Directors
… a showing of "suitability" to obtain and maintain a gaming license, the board's concealment of allegations against Mr. Wynn puts the company's gaming licenses in jeopardy. Mr. Wynn resigned in response to … company faces mounting lawsuits, the possible loss of its gaming licenses, and other legal and regulatory sanctions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-files-suit-against-wynn-resorts-board-directorsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic … (PHE), which will now end on May 11, 2023. Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsSelected Management and Operations Practices
… determined that the installation of EV high-speed chargers is as much as 2 years behind schedule. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practicesTown of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper fee-for-service claim payments for pharmacy services covered by … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. In general, the Medicaid program pays medical providers … fee-for-service method or the managed care plan method. Under the feefor- service method, Medicaid pays providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel for padding his bills and stealing more than $110,000 from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of … fraudulent vouchers to inflate AAP-II’s expenses while under contract with DOH to provide training and education on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsNaples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… of Bristol, Canadice, Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County, the Towns of Cohocton and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… that we reviewed, Town officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had … obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88