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DiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… the money was spent to the public and state officials. “New Yorkers have contributed more than $50 million for worthy … in a timely manner.” Currently, there are ten causes that New Yorkers can support through personal income tax … research. Taxpayers will be able to contribute to a new Homeless Veterans Assistance fund starting with the 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine … are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston … Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of … of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… compromise patient progress or safety, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead … Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” … Office and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… system processes Medicaid claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policies. The audit … Ancillary services refer to health care services provided in the home, medical offices, clinics, and other freestanding … controls within eMedNY designed to pay Medicaid claims in accordance with the Department's Medicaid reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… With the looming uncertainty over Medicaid under the new administration in Washington, states need to take every … coverage. To address this, the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) has a policy that allows Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… announced today. The commitment will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, … in companies located in New York state. This is the state pension fund’s third commitment to Primary Venture Partners. … Partners for state-based investments will help grow the pension fund and expand businesses and jobs across New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… of New York League for Early Learning Inc. (NYL) focused on $138 million in expenses the school claimed for special … education services provider that is reimbursed based on costs it reports to the state. It also runs a private day … during the 2013-14 school year. Prior to the audit, on March 1, 2010, NYL entered into a five-year management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital – inpatient versus outpatient – affects … care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the health care team at … services are medical procedures that can be performed in the same day. Medicaid uses the All Patient Refined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made inappropriate fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… The program run by the State Education Department (SED) to … transition to independent living, and rise out of poverty is not fulfilling its mission because it too often leaves … 55.8%); and The ratio for ACCES-VR wages compared to the average state wage was 0.45 (the goal was 0.52). DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… the vendors it hires to make and deliver the meals is a particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has … 4.6 million meals to over 31,000 homebound seniors. DFTA does this by working with community-based organizations and … under previous contracts. DFTA officials stated that when scoring proposals, they are limited to only considering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New York … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down … financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) on its Consolidated Fiscal … year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program QSAC is a New York City- and Long Island-based non-profit organization … a total of $16,503 in OTPS costs consisting of: $11,607 in rent, which consisted of $8,582 in direct rent and $3,025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting … for All Students Act.” An audit released by DiNapoli in October 2017 found that despite guidance from SED, many … incidents under DASA. DASA seeks to provide students in New York with a secure environment free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… to prevent FFS payments for MLTC covered services. Work with Local Districts and develop a process to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… pensions for service prior to 1998 Running the national payroll for serving and retired clergy A copy of the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… position for their personal gain.” Page was arraigned on Feb. 25 before Judge Gordon L. Purdy II. She is due back at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larceny