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DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded health care programs … Most individuals receiving Medicaid are required to apply for federally-funded Medicare at age 65. Under DOH’s … those who appear eligible for Medicare and have them apply. DiNapoli’s audit , which covered the period from July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… on gaming revenues showed that all four current casinos — del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Resorts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on waiting lists for them, an audit released today by New York State … (HDC) properly oversee the awarding of housing to seniors and a program that assists senior homeowners. “New … but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on waiting lists for them an audit released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … nurses while managing demand for its services. It resulted in unexpected costs of $125 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent … our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to hire, at the company’s expense, a monitor … 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… "My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they mourn … loving and committed couple could accomplish together. My thoughts and prayers go out to Louise and her family." … My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they mourn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed … to sexual harassment, racial discrimination or bias in the workplace,” DiNapoli said. “When companies turn a blind … managers, employees and customers, they perpetuate the harm and put investors at risk. These three companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… and services and segregating financial duties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … and ongoing legal issues. DiNapoli made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office … and establish necessary oversight policies and procedures to prevent future problems. “The lack of operational controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… Economic development in the North Country is being boosted by community-based … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli released the report today while he was in Plattsburgh speaking to the North Country Chamber of Commerce. "The North Country's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: Uber Needs to Explain What It Is Doing to Protect Riders From Sexual Assault
… report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and assaulted. “For Uber to succeed, … doing to protect riders from these horrifying incidents. Being open about the steps it’s taking is key to restoring … report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and assaulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-uber-needs-explain-what-it-doing-protect-riders-sexual-assaultDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Drug overdose fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York state, with opioid-related … nearly 5,000 individuals from 2019 to 2021, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … Drug overdose fatalities surged during the COVID19 pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… and more companies understand that addressing climate change, by reducing their carbon emissions, helps their … enormous opportunities for smart, sustainable investments. My thanks to these companies for recognizing their role in … best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills … by a Queens grand jury after an investigation exposed the theft of approximately $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs … P. DiNapoli. While reported project values have risen, the number of projects has decreased by 58, or 1.3%, since … trend, where project values have increased by 57% and the number of projects has declined by 4% since 2010. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today … taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we were able to stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Thomas E Walsh II announced that Ricardy Cesar 54 of Middletown NY pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … taking money from the people of New York,” said Scarpino, Jr. “We continue to work with State Comptroller DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen … required by the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) through that agency’s National Ombudsman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… charges for ambulance services that were inaccurate, unbilled and uncollected. As a result, approximately $13,900 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan … that Ross and Lieber, together with former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel and others, stole approximately $9 million … to this scheme have pleaded guilty. In July 2014, William Rapfogel was sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokers