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DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs

… the future," DiNapoli said. “In addition to the Tappan Zee bridge replacement, many of the Thruway Authority’s aging … for overseeing and maintaining the Thruway, a 570-mile tolled highway system. Since 1992, the authority has also had … to cover certain costs related to replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge and other costs. Still, significant financial concerns …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costs

DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year

… are nearly $2 billion lower than last year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State … tax receipts are $1.7 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget’s (DOB) January projections. Tax receipts for the … are nearly $2 billion lower than last year according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-year

DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money

… The state’s Office for People with Developmental … million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-money

Oversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)

… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is ensuring … implement APS requirements and protect vulnerable adults. The audit covered New York City APS referrals and open cases … information from April 2019 through October 2024. About the Program OCFS' mission is to serve New York’s public by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-human

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements

… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in … referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. … To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing

Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals

… Objectives To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical … for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the Department pays health care providers directly for services rendered to Medicaid …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals

Johnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)

… their individualized education programs (IEPs) and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it … impacted their ability to provide required services. Of the 2,683 required sessions, therapists documented 605 as … document another 506 sessions. As a result, 41 percent of the required services may not have been received. Two of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-and

Town of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)

… Town of Riverhead (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … supported. However, Town officials did not always follow the Town’s collections procedures and, as a result, did not … deposit collections in a timely manner. Specifically, of the Town’s 27 CPF collections totaling $15.5 million: Seven …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25

Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24

… Town of Southold (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, … were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24

County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections (2024M-50)

… collections accurately and in a timely manner and whether the collections were supported. Key Findings The County’s Department and Golf Course did not always … officials do not have assurance that all collections at the Golf Course were properly accounted for and deposited. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/20/county-putnam-recreation-and-golf-course-collections-2024m-50

DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses

… preschool special education provider found it charged the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education Department determines how special … can use public funds to make certain that children get the greatest benefit,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, once …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expenses

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's … computer security and disaster recovery plans. Town of Taylor – Financial Management (Cortland County) The board … Fire District Town of DeKalb Town of Hartford Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central School District . "In today's fiscal … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … – Budgeting Practices and Reserve Funds (Nassau County) The board appropriated fund balance totaling $3.1 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act

… water. Auditors also found issues at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station (GWBBS) that could impede access to these … Improve connections for transfer between the PANYNJ’s bus terminals/stops and MTA subway stations; Ensure that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-act

COVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021

… in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York State … While enrollment has grown by about 5% per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New … “Federal and state Medicaid policy changes over the past decade have contributed to a steep decline in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021

State Contract and Payment Actions in November

… New York $11.5 million with Complete Book and Media Supply LLC for online books, media and publication subscriptions. … Children and Family Services $29.4 million under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help cover … operations so that providers may continue to provide care. City University of New York $3.2 million to support the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-november

DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation

… continue to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, … people with a disability soared in both New York and the nation, reaching 13.9% and 13.4%, respectively. The national rate dropped to 8.2% in 2022, but in New York it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nation

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