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Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… a private proprietary corporation that has been providing taxi services to Medicaid recipients since September 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … for filing. McDougall, 55, today appeared in Erie County Court before Judge Sheila A. DiTullio. “For more than four … and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work on the case. I also commend the Erie County Clerk’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are … a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial report Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees Report 2015S33
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… review (March 30, 2023). Key Recommendations Revisit the list of SBMP contractors available to perform the work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… in their lifetime, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. The audit … the management company said 24 people on the waiting list for studio apartments should not have been on the list … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. Joanne Erickson, 54, … program, a children's summer program and recreation hall rental fees. She altered cash reports and submitted them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesXIX.5 Project IDs for Declared Emergencies and Special Use Cases – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix5-project-ids-declared-emergencies-and-special-use-casesEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family … to obtain Medicaid benefits. The State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on behalf of the owner and the owner’s … to gain eligibility. The Provider received over $22,000 in improper Medicaid payments for claims with inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit report. At the time of the follow-up review, the state was paid $681,336 in restitution. Additionally, four … Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) In accordance with its contract, United is required to negotiate agreements with … Holding Company. Auditors found United did not credit the state $371,635 in rebates because manufacturer agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … Development (2017-N-5) Auditors examined $6.1 million in contract payments to 11 vendors and $4.6 million in non-contract payments to 163 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… for allegedly stealing campaign funds and lying about money he received from his inaugural committee for personal … for personal use and his failure to disclose it. "This official allegedly misused campaign funds and failed to … accounts, however, revealed that Thomas never laid out any money warranting reimbursement; instead, records of Thomas’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay nearly $33,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenThe Foreclosure Predicament Persists
While trends in both new foreclosure filings and the total number of pending foreclosure cases indicate that the problem is far from resolved, there are small s
DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work on the case. I also commend the Erie County Clerk’s Office for their … County Clerk’s office collects a variety of fees such as court filings, mortgage taxes and pistol permits. Staff …
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-guiltyExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined high risk payment … significant issues are identified. Meet timely with this Office to discuss the cause when significant findings are … identified and steps taken to address them. Work with this Office to identify and implement opportunities to detect and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice, Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, … former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… productivity. With the exception of the Statewide Offset Program, TAB ceases active collection efforts on uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees