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Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department’s) eMedNY system reasonably ensured … 294 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of nearly $42 billion. The claims are processed and paid in … $11.5 million was paid for managed care premiums on behalf of Medicaid recipients who also had concurrent comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… DiNapoli on Saturday (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access … A Better Life Experience savings program, better known as NY ABLE. The program helps individuals with disabilities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… New York State Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system … DiNapoli said. “Errors can be costly. My office's latest audit found areas where the Department of Health can … Activity October 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2024 … New York State Department of Healths eMedNY computer system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and delineating … the Fund will generally vote against director nominees for failing to manage climate risks. Notably, the Fund voted for a slate of candidates put forward by activist investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… as well." Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund said, "I am … Government Pension Fund Global announce their support for the proposal. May 25: ExxonMobil annual shareholders meeting in Dallas, Texas. Support for Proxy Access DiNapoli and the Common Retirement Fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… mission of the Program was to support small businesses or for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations … by the COVID-19 pandemic that either did not qualify for federal assistance programs or that received inadequate … ESD awarded the entirety of the $760 million allocated for small businesses ($40 million was allocated for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… found Amsterdam officials lacked basic accounting records for the city’s cash, assets, outstanding debt and available … increase in short-term debt issuance, particularly to pay for costs that are normally paid through routine budget … on city officials to: Ensure the city’s accounting records for the operating funds and capital projects funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated price for the fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs … in Milestone’s gross compensation charges; $105,632 in salary to three employees, including the executive director. … $4,495 in holiday and staff appreciation gifts; $2,470 in salary for a teacher’s assistant. Milestone charged the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in … state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… and conserve New York’s natural resources generally rest with DEC. To meet its responsibilities, DEC has implemented a … and boat launch sites and contracting or partnering with boat stewards who are not DEC employees to inspect boats … likely limiting their ability to monitor compliance with cleaning requirements. In other instances, stewards did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service … the first audit. State Education Department (SED): Center for Disability Services (CFDDS), Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-40) For the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, auditors identified $81,581 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and … claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been paid for deceased individuals. “The Medicaid program provides … Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who meet buy-in program eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling … thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to care for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “New Yorkers need assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… workers in the city were well paid, with an average annual salary of $183,900 in 2020. Even when excluding high earners in the financial securities sector, the average salary was $145,290. This is higher than the citywide average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) – Budgets and Spending Accounting Section (Budgets) that the money has … SFS transaction will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. BSAO - Budgets can approve, deny, or reject … the document. Documents are “denied” for online agencies, and “rejected” for Bulkload agencies. Bulkload Adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal
… state may face devastating cuts with serious consequences for New Yorkers. I am encouraged by the incoming Biden-Harris … administration’s plan to provide additional help for state and local governments, but we need this aid soon. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-cuomos-executive-budget-proposalXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the State agency must provide a formal certification and use an approved boilerplate contract for each transaction … under the program. The agency’s certification form and boilerplate must have been approved by the Comptroller. … Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment . The Quick Contracting Certification form must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… Women’s History Month to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of women. March is also when “Equal Pay … gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. … compared to $51,992 for women, a wage gap of $8,821 and almost 86 cents to the dollar. New York ranked 11th best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Preliminary Plan includes $246 million for SSBG for FY 2025, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) … Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 … of ACS’ planned spending for preventative services for FY 2025, and 28 percent for FY 2026. DSS is most dependent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grant