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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… access to data relied on by state agencies so we can stop more fraud and other problematic transactions before the … New York must do everything to detect and prevent fraud, stop waste and abuse in state government and avert … identify the perpetrators and will develop a mechanism to stop the needless loss of money." Assemblyman Andrew D. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… ensure the wellbeing of many more vulnerable New Yorkers. Too many providers of these services operate with little or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… fellow comptrollers and state treasurers, sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the … have recently shown that we are approaching a point of no return when it comes to global warming in the next few … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day. “A LIRR … and businesses. It would also be another devastating blow to a region that is still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy and the recession,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more than $120,000 from the BMFD. GARCIA … said: "Mr. Garcia has admitted brazenly writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United States Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks Express Scripts' Shareholders to Back Cyber Security Risk Proposal
… Express Scripts, which serves more than 80 million people with more than 1 billion annual prescriptions, has provided shareholders with little reassurance or information on what actions it has … third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $209.1 billion in assets under management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… If you have old gift cards that you haven’t spent check with my office to see if the money has been turned over as … fees. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… to ensure continuity of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… included an additional $500 million allocation to Artemis Real Estate Partners for real estate investments, an additional … of America Merrill Lynch Capital Access Funds for private equity investments and a $400 million commitment to Leading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace behavior to go unchecked put themselves and their investors in peril. As a major investor in companies from Wynn Resorts to News Corp., we've seen the damage that occurs when companies fail to stop such abhorrent behavior." … I strongly support Sen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations … reimburse directly for providing services. In addition to monthly capitation payments, MCOs receive supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… because the FQHCs billed incorrect reimbursement rates on their claims for group therapy services. The FQHCs billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… 18, 2020, a worker died in Manhattan after falling 62 feet through an opening where guardrails were missing. A … agency of the incident. On Dec. 20, 2019, a worker fell 18 feet at the same site and later died. DOB issued a Stop Work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… at $38.7 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $3.4 billion, according to a report released today by … This reduction was fueled by the receipt of substantial new resources, including $15.2 billion in federal assistance … in the budget to support pandemic recovery for New York’s struggling individuals, families and businesses may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… resulted in only a small portion of the much-needed funds being distributed, and aid has not reached many … and reporting on progress and distribution of funds. While OTDA provides a brief monthly public report on … delegation has pushed for more efficient distribution of funds, while lawmakers have rightly proposed extending the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… recommendations and indicated the actions it will take to address them. The agency’s response is included in the audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… filed a shareholder proposal at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and … to root out any other systemic problem and mitigate risks for long-term investors. Amazon needs an unbiased look at how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … communities across the country. Our families need support from their state and local governments – not cuts to … than the Great Recession, and a full federal response is required once again. The House of Representatives is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its … revenue to Civil Service. As a result, Civil Service is due $453,029 in rebates. Key Recommendations Remit $453,029 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service