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DiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… replacement rate of these programs and how they compare with peer states. “New York’s social insurance programs play … than 138,000 New Yorkers claimed unemployment benefits for the week of Oct. 5, 2024. In 2023, there were almost … Assessing the adequacy of benefits can be challenging, and is influenced by the benefit rate, the maximum benefit or cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) provided adequate oversight to ensure managed … (Restriction Program) was created to reduce the cost of inappropriate utilization by identifying Medicaid recipients who demonstrate a pattern of misusing and abusing the Medicaid program. Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… of losing substantial federal funding in the years ahead with proposed budget cuts looming in Washington, according to … gaps have grown since the beginning of the fiscal year with projected gaps of $3.6 billion in FY 2019, $3 billion in … the city would come under pressure to offset the impact with its own funds rather than allowing vital services to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the … Finnell and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede the clerk of the Town of Alexander for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit … who agree to accept payments, at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan … the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, United HealthCare - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper … that patients actually picked-up the drugs billed to United HealthCare (United). Moreover, as a result of our … of Interest New York State Health Insurance Plan: United HealthCare - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper …
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
… approved new and renewed licenses in accordance with the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) and … audit also sought to determine if the Authority complied with the administrative protocols related to enforcement … of liquor licenses. Our audit focused on compliance with certain provisions of the ABC Law and related rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their own financial gain. We will find you and you will … Carville said, “Stealing from our volunteer service is a reprehensible act which is wholly unacceptable and … confidence in the institutions that serve our communities. I commend the State Comptroller’s Office and the Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… A former chief financial officer of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. today was charged … District Attorney Christina Pearson and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The … determined that Countryman wrote checks to herself from St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Medicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr Ahmads medical records support the services he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During the 2013-14 school year, … served about 171 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Hebrew Institute based … SED on its annual CFRs. SED reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Hebrew Institute based on statutory rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… Information for members about 25 year special retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
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
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn … for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays … directly for Medicaid-eligible services. Under managed care, Medicaid pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a fixed …
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. The … responsibilities include establishing Medicaid policies and procedures, certifying providers that participate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupDiNapoli: 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-erinFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, for allegedly … Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the arrest of the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… apprenticeship programs provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand trades, … data collection, reporting, and information sharing with both businesses and apprentices. This will ensure … York state income or franchise tax to eligible employers with an approved program. Audit Recommends Improvements The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… New York City’s full-time government workforce is expected to increase for the first-time year-over-year since the COVID-19 … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is projected to end the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY) in June with at … New York Citys fulltime government workforce is expected to increase for the firsttime yearoveryear since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… collection reports. The clerks would place their initials on the deposit slips that they prepared, and McDougall would … during the examination period, cash was collected but not deposited. In most instances, the total amount of cash … in his position of deputy clerk on Jan. 1, 2019 up to Dec. 31, 2020. McDougal was charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical assistance like home delivered meals, … Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Agings DFTA client …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-services