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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… results from its annual meeting on Wednesday. DiNapoli and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium … Systems to make appropriate Medicaid payments. We issued our initial audit report on July 29, 2019. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or … and supplies; and drugs. When individuals are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… this issue. More than thirty states have already put rules in place that allow public employers to set aside money today … and plugging the hole before we reach a crisis moment.” In state fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, the state’s total … and SUNY paid $1.5 billion for retiree health insurance in SFY 2013-14, which is half of what is needed to fully fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… New York. “We have seen too many communities left with the bill when an oil spill occurs, and companies exploiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is … by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $4.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf Mill Neck School on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were properly ca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… health insurance program. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background … the primary contract, the Department reimburses United for all properly adjudicated claims. Davis Ethical Pharmacy … of the 572 selected prescriptions that we tested. Nearly all of the improper payments resulted from efforts by Davis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not … planned to improve a system that has deteriorated sharply in recent years, according to an analysis of the MTA’s … fell sharply during the first half of 2017 and was on pace for the worst year in 17 years, largely as a result of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … to take advantage of a vulnerable pensioner, placing them in unlivable conditions. There was no regard for the victim’s … Town Court. The charges against the defendants are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced the Fund’s adoption of its … of new investments within its $38 billion private equity asset class, the new Policy will require an evaluation … reasonably compensated, and well-trained workforce can deliver higher quality products and services, which in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) has provided financing for over 2,000 essential local water infrastructure projects … since 1990, but the estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… LLC, Philip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 … from Medicaid by filing false and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller … have gone to legitimate health care needs and services for vulnerable New Yorkers. Our joint investigation will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We need to … using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit period, from January 2021 … DiNapoli’s audit found Medicaid paid out: $14.5 billion in personal care claims for 82 million services (44%) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at … DiNapoli said. “The housing affordability crisis in New York City underscores the importance of an effective … rental assistance program.” DSS launched CityFHEPS in 2018, and according to officials processed 41,563 cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… grateful that this interagency partnership was successful in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother … Community College for over 22 years before retiring in June 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments … on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… out of valuable resources meant to protect their community in order to fund their personal pastime,” DiNapoli said. … revealed that those records allegedly contained false information. The Kartway also hosted a raffle called … larceny in the third degree and fourth degree, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceeds