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New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) DCS 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17-response2.pdfDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… crimes.” According to court filings and facts presented at the plea proceeding, Gardner, in her capacity as the … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… from a position at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Miller died in 2006, with no survivor designated to … General thank the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for their cooperation in this case. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up) (2014-F-11), 90-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to implement the recommendations contained in our prior
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f11-response.pdfInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… an officer manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, for her alleged role in a long-term scheme to … NY, worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in Manhattan. Her husband was a New York State employee, and the … an officer manager for numerous doctors offices in Manhattan for her alleged role in a longterm scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities (Follow-Up) (2022-F-24)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities (2019-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f24x.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Report 2017-S-35 … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Overpayments for OutofNetwork …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to … program, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney, and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced today. Muhammad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000DiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… payments sent to his deceased father. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida pleaded … guilty to identity theft in the first degree in May. “Richard Gaines’ conviction should serve as a clear warning to … in helping to protect our pension system from fraud.” "Richard Gaines shamelessly stole tens of thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to … (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program. The audit covered the period from … program to be enrolled as participating providers in the State Medicaid program. Accordingly, beginning January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 ( 2017-S-81 … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Title V Operating Permit Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report … durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Durable medical equipment encompasses … device supports a weak or deformed body part. Medical supplies are disposable items for medical use such as gauze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of … prosecuted over 50 individuals in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a … II (AAP-II), pleaded guilty to one count of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, a Class E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35) 180-Day Response
To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s35-response.pdfDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… a year earlier. All Funds spending through August totaled $64.3 billion, down $2.5 billion, or 3.8 percent, from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Wall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… industry in New York City has stabilized. DiNapoli’s office releases an annual estimate of cash bonuses paid to … who work in New York City during the traditional bonus season. Bonuses paid by firms to their employees located … The securities industry, for example, accounted for 22 percent of all private sector wages paid in New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013