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State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs … disagreed with the audit’s findings. Their full response is contained in the audit. DiNapoli’s auditors noted that ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid … six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… public authorities jumped $3.5 billion since last reported in 2013, with state and local authorities reporting nearly … of dollars outside the state budget,” DiNapoli said. “And from Buffalo to Brookhaven, New Yorkers foot the bill. These … anticipated more than $650 million in budget relief from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1871 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… fixed monthly capitation payment for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health … that they reimburse directly for providing services. In addition to monthly capitation payments, MCOs receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program in accordance with a federally approved Medicaid State Plan. … and procedures, certifying providers that participate in the program, and setting Medicaid reimbursement rates. With approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Report 2012-S-10). Background Our … - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-10) … Determine extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… Matters pertaining to noise complaints related to liquor license holders in New York City were addressed separately, … fine on the licensee and/or suspend, cancel, or revoke the license. The Authority has a total of 96 types of licenses … types of permits. Our audit focused on the largest retail license types (On Premises Liquor, Grocery Store Beer, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… full-day and half-day Special Class (SC) and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) preschool special education … 2014, Hebrew Institute reported approximately $11 million in reimbursable costs for the audited cost-based programs. In … To SED: Review the recommended disallowances resulting from our audit and make the appropriate adjustments to Hebrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan … it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (Hudson Valley), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas, oil … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In October 2013, the former Superintendent Roger Burlew was arrested and charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and four counts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… global co-heads of the Investment Management Division at Goldman Sachs. “We are excited to provide customized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2023, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… this period, the Medicaid program also paid approximately $15 million for medications Dr. Ahmad prescribed in connection … question whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for prescription drugs ordered by Dr. Ahmad were … Health: Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (2013-S-15) Department of Health: Improper Payments to a Dentist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal … office estimates that the federal share of Medicaid in New York City exceeds $18 billion. Any federal cuts to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… P. DiNapoli. “There are nearly two million senior citizens in our city, many of whom are among our most vulnerable … to ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers to … evaluate benefits, and enroll eligible clients in services. When services cannot be provided immediately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … covering 1.1 million members Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) … medical/surgical benefits. Medical/surgical benefits cover a range of services, including acupuncture and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… enabled by one-shot actions, such as the use of retiree health reserves, and spending cuts. The city also included a … a one-time reimbursement of $212 million from NYC Health + Hospitals. The city was also able to lower pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… to collect $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit … the problems we’ve found. Collecting fees with virtually no chance for an apartment gives applicants false hope and … waiting for more than 20 years with many having little or no chance of getting an apartment. Given that there are 93 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… P. DiNapoli shows the challenges faced by the state’s school districts are as varied as the state itself. Regional … services, including special education. The report details school district demographic and financial information from … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-city