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DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two … care. The audits found tens of thousands of instances in which state Medicaid paid costs that another, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of … has rebounded in many ways, some important indicators show there is more work to be done to bring people back to … However, some individual and household-level indicators show increased financial stress and need. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s maximum allowed incomes … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) … of renters and 40 percent of homeowners in New York City exceeded the federal “home affordability threshold” of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… but could still be collected by the state Department of Health (DOH). "New York has been leaving millions of dollars … on the table," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains … that $111180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … fund — you will be caught,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Albany District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Senator Cooney said “As Chair of the Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts, I hold transparency and accountability as values we cannot compromise on during the state’s contracting process. While certain … of emergency state contracts and providing clarity on exemptions from comptroller approval, this legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an … universal deployment of the highest-speed connections in every corner of the state, according to a new analysis … that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… political spending, gave Hanesbrands a score 7.1 out of 100, ranking it in the bottom tier of companies in the S&P … his political spending disclosure shareholder proposals. CMS Energy Corporation, Molson Coors Beverage Co., and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation (TFLDC) Board of … with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation TFLDC Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial … collections are up significantly, and our May Cash Report shows the state is $4 billion ahead of projections. It is … State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the states financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has filed a shareholder proposal … of Shareholder Proposal About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… and local governments to improve the application system and better assist tenants who require follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England have today written an open … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners for England, quoted from the open … The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England write open letter to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… vulnerable New Yorkers. I expect the agency to take swift steps to ensure these facilities are up to standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… to the Elderly (RESTORE) program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the … on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors in the agency’s selection of LPAs resulted in many New York counties receiving no service through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkers