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DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… New York state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) … or incomplete information have caused duplicate Medicaid premium payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. This audit … 25 recipients were asked at least once during treatment to sign a consent form to coordinate care with the recipient’s … prescriber. However, 3 of the 13 recipients declined to sign a consent form. We found care coordination with regard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit report, Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) is responsible for setting the monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… shelters — ranging from large former hotels, apartment houses and armories to smaller multi-family houses, specifically designed housing units, and roadside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report on student loan debt which found the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200 in … 2005-06 through 2014-15, average costs for tuition, fees, room and board for 4-year institutions rose by more than 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
The state Department of Health failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes according to an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… determines how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the greatest … said. “Unfortunately, once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money properly and … state. The audits have continued to find improper use of public funds for special education and in some cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year progresses even though job growth and tax … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The city’s economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections in the near future are … essentially unchanged at $2.9 billion and $2.4 billion. While these are relatively small as a share of city-fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… P. DiNapoli . The jobs comprised more than 18 percent of all private sector employment in the state. “Nonprofits take care of New Yorkers, whether it is providing shelter from the … Employment as Share of Industry Total Average Annual Wage Health Care & Social Assistance 12,870 804,457 61.2% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… New York, recently enacted legislation will help protect public employee unions. But we must stand together to defend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… statewide to combat corruption in the misuse of public funds.” Junkovic, 49, of the Bronx, pleaded guilty in … Bilingual SEIT and Preschool Inc. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… who work in New York City during the traditional bonus season. Bonuses paid by firms to their employees located … by 17 percent during the traditional December-March bonus season to reach an estimated $31.4 billion. The growth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… $2.8 billion for minimal services for eligible members. “My latest Medicaid audit found more examples of how oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 customers. The District is … Findings Because the plan was not implemented in a prudent and cost effective manner, the buy-back program actually … Key Recommendations Perform a cost benefit analysis and review the District’s eligibility requirements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Due to my partnership with United States Attorney Peace, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for the three-month period totaled nearly $5.2 billion, with … the same period last year and exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the second straight quarter after remaining below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022