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DiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … (HHS-OIG) . “HHS-OIG works with our law enforcement partners to ensure that individuals who become involved in … which are billed to Medicaid, for legitimate medical appointments. Over the course of four years, Mtui, 46, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) 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-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Follow-Up) (2020-F-9)
To follow up on the actions taken by the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f9.pdfMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up) (2019-F-41)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f41.pdfImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up) (2023-F-26)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f26.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2012
In June 2011, New York City projected a balanced budget for FY 2012 but a large budget gap of $4.6 billion in FY 2013, and even larger gaps in subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2012.pdfDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman … of the widespread misuse of LDCs," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "These individuals saddled taxpayers with … investigation was conducted jointly with State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Division of Investigations and Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… intended for public services and capital improvements in New York City, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison. A multi-agency investigation, including NYC … agencies, exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. “New York state’s pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… The average bonus paid in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street bonuses and profits fell in 2015, reflecting a challenging year in the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the conviction and sentence of Richard L. Cook, III, 58, a resident of … State Comptroller’s Office on behalf of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. Powell was a New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseIdentifying, 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.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… and nearly 4,000 New Yorkers lost their lives to a drug overdose. Since that time, fueled by the disruptions of … between 2010 and 2020 to comprise 85 percent of all drug overdose deaths in New York in 2020. In recent years, … use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Center, a multi-agency cybersecurity coordination hub linking New York state, New York City, local and regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… the results of this advertising campaign were weak at best, leaving real questions about whether the results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… was slightly less profitable in 2014, it added 2,300 jobs in New York City , the first year the industry has added jobs since 2011. "The cost of legal settlements related to … increased by 1.4 percent to 167,800 workers, adding 2,300 jobs in 2014. While the industry is still 11 percent smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid claims and inadequate oversight by the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), according … to,” said DiNapoli. “Our audit revealed that millions of dollars were claimed and spent on ineligible costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… budget team deserve credit for increasing reserves to hedge against any future economic setback.” Higher than … gaps, ranging from 2.7 percent to 4.6 percent of city fund revenue, would be smaller if not for a budgeted general … The city has also set aside $500 million in FY 2016 to fund a Capital Stabilization Reserve to insulate the capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-year