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New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on … as the LIRR itself. By 2016, the average distance that subway trains travel before breaking down had fallen by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. … age. In addition to the new investment options, program fees were reduced in September. The total asset-based fee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement … landmark decision in Citizens United was handed down five years ago, we've worked to convince our portfolio … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety … other liabilities associated with major rail accidents. “The potential for oil train accidents demands that we take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations … made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through … of the physicians. This includes four prescriptions for William Davis or a family member for which the physician of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySpecial Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
… special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Suffolk County peace officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… accepted $7,360 as the full payment, United should have only paid $5,888 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpNew York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the New York Center for Child Development, Inc. (NYCCD) on its Consolidated … The audit included all expenses claimed on NYCCD’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and certain expenses claimed on NYCCD’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 62, was sentenced in Genesee County Court to five years probation, 30 days in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Special Plan for Town of Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers (Sections 89-q and 603(m))
… Information for members about special plan for Town of Elmira Distract 1 Traffic Officers Sections 89q and 603m …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-town-elmira-district-1-traffic-officers-sections-89-q-and-603mMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New York State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report Group Health Incorporated: New York State Dental Program - Payments for … was issued on July 28, 2010, examined whether Group Health Incorporated (GHI) established adequate controls over the … Department of Civil Service contracts with Group Health Incorporated (GHI) to process dental claims on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… offense,” DiNapoli said . “Diacetis and Zielinski not only allegedly stole over $200,000 from the victim, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… announced the Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the … Policy will require an evaluation of relevant workforce management policies and practices. DiNapoli will discuss the … today. “The Fund is dedicated to championing workforce management best practices because they have the ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… significant. The state should build on its efforts to help communities access funding to ensure the success of these … contaminants, climate change, bioterrorism, disadvantaged communities, and replacement of lead water service lines. … is publicly available to track project spending and the communities that have benefitted. In addition to providing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… ESDC only provided details about Start-Up NY, a tax free incentive program for businesses affiliated with college … including a 17 percent increase in attendance at the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Auditors noted that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… for People With Disabilities Related Report NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Parks Accessibility for People …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… funding of critical programs in jeopardy. There is still too much spending through lump sums without details, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24