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DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the … York meet those challenges and enhance the public’s faith in government.” Groenwegen has extensive experience in state government. Prior to joining the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and taxes, … funds to pay for her personal utility bills and purchases from QVC, Dollar General, Walmart, Amazon and Pampered Chef. … an investigation. Gilbert was the village treasurer from June 2007 until August 2016. On April 22, 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … program offers managed long-term care (MLTC) coverage to people who are chronically ill or disabled and who wish to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followDiNapoli: 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 … to control expenses.” The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities … cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… insurance benefits for her family, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Page is charged with using her … health insurance benefit at village and taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “I thank the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively small gaps in the following three … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Key Findings For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $128,294 in reported costs that did not comply … (see Exhibit at the end of the report). Personal Services We disallowed a total of $58,183, consisting of $52,016 for … work above 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) per RCM rules. We reviewed hours of employees who worked for the SC and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on Hebrew Academy’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and included certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2016. About the Program Hebrew Academy is a New York … the SC and SCIS programs for the three years ended June 30, 2017 and the SEIT program for the year ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/hebrew-academy-special-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… 30, 2019. About the Program The Department administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in MLTC plans. MLTC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansDiNapoli: 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.” … balance. Sporadically over the years, money was put back into the General Fund through cash or check deposits …
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
… claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policies. The audit covers the period April 1, … service claims for recipients who were also covered by Medicare. Key Recommendations Recover the $1 million in … ancillary services provided to recipients also covered by Medicare. Enhance existing eMedNY edits or implement new …
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
… services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. The program is … federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older, people under 65 who have certain disabilities, and, … notify ESRD recipients of their entitlement to Medicare or take actions to help or encourage them to apply and enroll …
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
… investments in companies located in New York state. This is the state pension fund’s third commitment to Primary … companies, I am proud of how well the In-State Program is performing. As trustee of the state pension fund, I’m … Partners, formerly known as High Peaks Venture Partners, is an early stage venture capital firm. The pension fund made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… 31, 2024. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $267.7 billion. “Strong performances across asset classes … fund’s investment returns higher over the past year, with many companies reporting better than expected earnings and … March 31, 2024, the Fund had 42.85% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the choices it makes will impact riders, according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, NYL, using taxpayer funds, paid $13.8 million in fees to YAI for such services. … and the recovery of more than $5 million in stolen public funds. For access to state and local government spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … and supplies; and drugs. When individuals are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as … services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. In addition to delivering services, hospice providers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-follow