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DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… by New York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by … of traffic carried. Those structures may have inadequate lane or shoulder widths, low clearances or low load-carrying … in recent years. In 2016, the state created the BRIDGE NY program to support local bridges and culverts. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… 2019-2020: Signed into law on December 20, 2019 as Chapter 710 of the Laws of 2019 – A.7476 (Magnarelli) / S.5445 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs-0Comptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… A.3047 (Magnarelli) / S.4827 (Marchione) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcsMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services provided to Medicaid recipients. Medicaid payments are based, in part, on procedure codes reported on claims that indicate the services … In certain instances, providers must include a modifier code on the claim to further describe the service(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… a private proprietary corporation that has been providing taxi services to Medicaid recipients since September 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… (Department) implemented the new Episodic Payment System (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for … care services provided to Medicaid recipients in the home. EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid … Medicaid program made improper payments to CHHAs under the EPS. The audit covered the period from May 1, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Report 2012-S-133). Background Medicaid … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare managed care or … in our audit report Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C Report 2012S133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followFederal Impact: Travel and Tourism to New York – Federal Funding and New York
… U.S., by Visa Type, 2025 (in thousands) Note: Includes air travel from Mexico. December is preliminary Source: … focuses on visitors who travel to the U.S. by either air or by sea, U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides … Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Passenger Car Rental (532111), Translation and Interpretation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-travel-and-tourism-new-yorkMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… to DOH data. We identified $832.5 million in total MCO payments to providers (in-network and out-of-network) who … by the five MCOs.) We identified $9.6 million in improper MCO payments to providers (in-network and out-of-network) who … Key Recommendations Review the $1.5 billion in Medicaid MCO payments to unenrolled in-network providers and providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of all rent registration records, ORA responds to owner and tenant applications, inquiries, and complaints … in baseless court proceedings. Non-compliance is when an owner fails to comply with an order by not taking corrective … settlements or substantial fines and penalties against the owner. If owners are found to be in violation, they could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background Under … State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not comply with the … Department of Health: Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers ( 2015-S-6 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followManaged Care Organizations – Payments to Ineligible Providers (Follow-Up)
… not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providers-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people under 65 who have … plans) tailored to the specific needs of beneficiaries. For individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, providers bill Medicaid for the enrollee’s Part C cost-sharing liabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , … Yorkers, have some form of disability. 3 Physical barriers to accessibility may exclude individuals with disabilities … programs and services and have physical access to the facilities where those programs and services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in concert with other signatories of the United Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… shareholder resolution with the Chicago-based company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the … the company's bottom line at risk. I commend Molson Coors for agreeing to our request.” The company agreed to disclose … Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability, which gauges companies’ transparency around political spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… date. In addition, in cases where companies have just one woman director, the Fund will vote against all incumbent … responded to date, 10 reported having added at least one woman to their boards. An example of the shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the … law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now 126 member firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… Commission has made only limited progress fixing problems with its monitoring of casinos, especially with its failure to collect millions in oversight fees from casinos, according to a follow-up … Commission has made only limited progress fixing problems with its monitoring of casinos especially with its failure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-fees