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Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… period, the Hospitals had managed care agreements with Healthfirst, Inc. (“Healthfirst”), a managed-care organization (“MCO”), and … who obtained their Medicaid managed-care plans through Healthfirst. Pursuant to their contracts with Healthfirst, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyOpinion 88-44
… of his employment at a town board meeting and will refrain from voting on any matter involving the firm. Article 18 of … of the governing board's proceedings. Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a … a municipality enters into a contract (see 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 761; cf. General Municipal Law, §802[1][h] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44Opinion 96 - 14
… the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer … of audit, properly itemized and verified or certified bills for materials, supplies or services furnished to the … at each of its regular meetings, together with the bills supporting the expenditures, for audit and the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 98-6
… elected to office. Disclosure of such an interest would be required. The supervisor would have a prohibited interest in … constitutes a contract of the spouse (see 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-264, p 331). An interest is prohibited if the … require supervisors to recuse themselves and abstain from voting on any permissible county contracts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls … in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act (FCA) … services, which are administered by 58 Local Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) throughout the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s … Diversity Voting Guidelines DiNapoli also announced today the adoption of updated Proxy Voting Guidelines that … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… in balancing the past two budgets, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State … and increases in recurring spending, principally in school aid and Medicaid. “With economic risks and the … functionally meaningless. DiNapoli recently issued a report highlighting how caps and other debt restrictions set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… incidents to the State Education Department (SED) as required under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … disruptive incidents to the State Education Department as required under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., the Assistant … in a separate Information unsealed today. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "The Spinas and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… highlighted the importance of having broadband internet connections at home, as stay-at-home orders required millions … The disparities also harm communities. Broadband connections are an imperative not only for economic … of life have moved online, reliable high-speed internet connections have grown in importance. Research finds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateXII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… are distributed in accordance with the OAG certification letter and the agency submitted the relevant, required … payments to affected parties per the OAG certification letter, as necessary. In addition, OSC will also create and … land acquisition vouchers. If the OAG’s certification letter states that all, or a portion of, a land acquisition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsOpinion 2008-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount payable to volunteer fire company under fire protection contract); (restrictions on use of money … Is the village required to pay to the fire company any amount of the consideration paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5DiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown products. However, an audit … NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer area farmers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingInspector General
… and responsibilities: Receive and investigate complaints from any source, or upon his or her own initiative, … Review and investigate as appropriate tips and complaints from the telephone hotline the Division of Investigations … in the scope of the triennial audit of internal control required by the New York State Governmental Accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… recorded to do so. Accurate and transparent reporting — or communication on how reporting can be improved — is the … to assume their responsibility to comply with the law, or become partners in fixing it.” "Unfortunately, many … and report instances of bullying in our schools. Our kids deserve better." "The audit from Comptroller DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentNew York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… as discretionary funding through Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 was passed within the Agriculture, Legislative Branch, … reconciliation bill (P.L. 119-21), signed into law on July 4, 2025, included both funding and cuts for programs … and farm equipment parts are increasing these costs. 33 In July, the National Corn Growers Association reported that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 February 2021 Watch a discussion of the challenges … and 70 percent of employment in the sector. A new federal relief package provides $15 billion nationally for shuttered … and Recreation Employment by Subsector Sources: NYS Department of Labor; OSC analysis Performing arts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… to existing programs. The Enacted Budget Financial Plan, required to be published no later than May 19, will provide detailed estimates from the Division of the Budget (DOB) of SFY 2022-23 revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisProposed Regulations
… is amended to read as follows: c. MTA subsidiaries shall mean the Long Island Rail Road Company, the Metro-North … Part 202.2 (h) is amended to read as follows: h. Gap shall mean the difference between projected revenues and expenses … amended to read as follows: i. Gap-closing program shall mean any combination of [management]actions that reduce costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… rate of about 2 homeless per 1,000 people in January 2023. The number of homeless has increased significantly over … for 2022 and 2012, Tables S2504, B25136 and B25024 In a 2023 report, the Congressional Research Service notes that … year. 48 The most recent count was conducted in January 2024, but data will not be available for a few months. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisis