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DiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, copayment or deductible amounts. “The state’s Medicaid program, providing … been and will be taken to address them. For a copy of the full report, including DOH’s response, visit: Improper … claims with incorrect Medicare coinsurance, copayment, or deductible amounts. At the time of the audit, ten providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, … than in 2015 after adjusting for inflation. Employment in New York City’s securities industry increased by 4,700 in … year but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & … was accused of using the fire district water tanker to fill ponds, mix concrete and water plants along and used a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary. “This public … treasurer, Stone was the district’s chief fiscal officer. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny in May after confessing … to DiNapoli’s staff and the Sheriff’s office that she wrote herself extra paychecks and used district funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… correcting problems identified by auditors from the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today. Auditors also found that more than … but could still be collected by the state Department of Health (DOH). "New York has been leaving millions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… a class E felony. The arrest was the result of a Joint Task Force on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative … to work with them to root out corruption in state and local government.” “Elected officials who steal from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… New York collected $149.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 … because of one-time financial settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end … New York collected $1491 billion in revenue in fiscal year 201415 an increase of $114 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… which is a federal crime. These charges exemplify that my office will continue to pursue those who defraud the … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
… States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. Kathy Hochul and state leaders should think …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District Attorney’s Office is … Andrews, 77, is charged with allegedly stealing $78,881.55 in tax, water and sewer payments that were made in cash between 2012 and 2020. Andrews concealed the thefts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… jobs in New York City, much higher than in the rest of the State (18 percent) and the nation (24 percent). … 12.9 percent, much worse than the 1.7 percent drop in the rest of the State. More than half the industry job losses in … areas had risen by 42.1 percent, much higher than in the rest of the State (4.4 percent). However, in 2020, downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended … out (290,000) (211,409) (501,409) (175,003) Change in net assets 4,632,009 (1,412,124) 3,219,885 (758,808) Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, charging him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in … announced the indictment of MICHAEL J VATTER charging him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… Purpose To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations (MCOs) are submitting accurate … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Medicaid program is … recipients receive their services through Medicaid managed care. Under managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… State laws and regulations require ESD to perform certain program evaluations every two or four years. DiNapoli’s … programs to determine whether goals are met, identify program successes and failures, or apply successful … to other programs. This creates uncertainty about program effectiveness. For example, ESD officials said they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… in August, even with many counties participating in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “With consumer spending … August collections, with Sullivan County experiencing the largest increase at 15.7%, followed by Orange (12.9%) and … in October, and should reflect the sales tax impact of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… of its farms during that same time. There were 1,031,319 acres of farmland in the region in 2022, ranking third in the … its use for farming in the future. This includes 1,728 acres located in agricultural districts throughout New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… state and federal aid, the School Tax Relief program (STAR), and local property tax revenue. Property taxes made up … aid, declining from 3.4 percent to 2.9 percent and the STAR program dropping from 7.5 to 5.8 percent. The percentage … and North Country rely on state and federal sources for two-thirds of their revenue. Spending Outpaces Inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-city