Search
DiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… New York state's Medicaid system could have saved up to $13.6 million it spent on patients with severe kidney … been covered by the federal Medicare program, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The Department of Health should continue its efforts to recoup questionable payments and adjust its systems to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing for granted. With expectations of a slowing economy and ongoing concerns regarding federal fiscal policies, a … http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… dime the safety of our children.” The audit released today is part of DiNapoli’s initiative to focus on educational … safety planning collected by SED. Auditors found that SED is not providing critical oversight to ensure schools have … direction and oversight from the department, there is a risk that school districts will continue to misinterpret …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the … tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 16 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program. The full op-ed is below: Seven years ago this … NY ABLE. The program helps individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life without … of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… future, including a slowing economy here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The campaign, known as the Life Pass It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. In addition to the Life Pass it On Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness … has stagnated in recent years. Specifically: The Life Pass It On Trust Fund received contributions in the $4,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to … our fieldwork, 766 of the 1,296 deceased enrollees still had active Medicaid coverage through NYSOH. DOH subsequently … to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $813,412 in overpayments for low-birth weight newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence and intolerance are taking the place of discourse in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic development agency, failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing transparency and accountability … Empire State Development ESD New York states chief economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc., which … stemmed from a referral from DiNapoli’s office. “Cheon Park blatantly enriched himself to the tune of millions of … like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara for prosecuting Park and working with my investigators and auditors to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… 2020; Speed increases to 100 Mbps statewide by 2018 and 300 Mbps by 2019; and Free internet to 50 community centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… risk area. The U.S. House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee recently advanced a bill that would … of Aging Infrastructure, was issued in February 2017. To view the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… output and nearly twice the level in 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller … and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the global economy.” DiNapoli’s … attainment has provided workers with the opportunity to obtain higher-skilled and better-paying jobs. While a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently available. “We anticipated that sales tax … but the May sales tax figures show just how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… “Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and September, making it the strongest quarter of 2019,” … factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date collections since January … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services … serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, … To determine what workforce development programs and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … an opioid use disorder. The State maintains a database to monitor controlled substance prescription drug use, known … of controlled substance prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to assist prescribers in determining the most appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-follow