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DiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… as $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did not appear to be enrolled in Medicaid. Generally, under federal and state law providers are supposed to be enrolled, a process that gives … “The deadline for managed care organizations and their providers to comply with enrollment requirements was over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… playground, and Letchworth State Park had an Autism Nature Trail, featuring sensory stations to help children with … explore nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… The program run by the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to independent … its mission because it too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals, … The program run by the State Education Department to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment transition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab Inc.’s Coachman … the State. As reported in our prior audits of the Office’s homeless shelter program ( 2015-S-23 and 2018-S-52 ), the … and properly approving reimbursements for Westhab’s homeless shelter program. For CY 2019, we identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… that are critical in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks … valuable services to the entities they support. The agency’s full response is included in the audit. Report Cyber … Audit Finds Agency Responsible for Providing Cybersecurity Help to 2800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Far Rockaway in Queens, Williamsburg and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the … charges for their involvement in the theft which took place between 2005 and 2012 where they illegally diverted … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller … the virus in its residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. “Group homes are supposed to offer people with developmental disabilities safe places …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… to the project finance fees from the refunding bond closings of Yankee Stadium LLC and Queens Ballpark Co. LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… local authorities is now posted on DiNapoli’s transparency website, OpenBookNewYork.com . “New York’s public authorities play an increasingly influential role in government yet they … voters never approved.” As of September 2016, there were 1,192 public authorities in New York, including 324 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State … to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and … districts’ handling of direct placement cases, and does little to assess their performance. A case where siblings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some developments … there is potentially a significantly larger amount of fees being held by developments around the five boroughs. … Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow some developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check if food service workers were tested for … The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by getting rid of trash receptacles showed little … "There's no doubt that removing garbage cans from subway stations saved work and possibly some money for the MTA," … goals of improving straphangers' experience and making stations cleaner and there's no evidence it reduced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… New York had the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child … collections (UDC), totaling approximately $59 million at the end of federal fiscal year 2016, according to an audit … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… unpaid tolls, which is needed to help maintain and repair New York City's bridges, tunnels and transit system." The state … Improve New York Customer Service Center's access to more image files. Regularly review and monitor the rejected image …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its … to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality-of-life of New York City’s diverse older adults, and for the support … for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of congregate meals meals served in a group setting in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… March 22, 2017. Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices … (counties). These entities administer the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… paid prior to Board approval, including claims for boat repairs, various credit card purchases (e.g., office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67