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Medicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) inappropriately billed Medicaid for prescription medications. The audit covered the period … State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not … fell sharply during the first half of 2017 and was on pace for the worst year in 17 years, largely as a result of an … be funded. The MTA is contributing 43 percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is … by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $4.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and revised its Guidelines to state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly … to diversity as it plans the creation of a separate board for PayPal.” “As eBay enters this critical transition, Trillium applauds the company for increasing board diversity as it looks to the future. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… send a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the … to BBDO USA LLC, an advertising and marketing agency, for up to $50 million. ESDC amended and increased the … was to determine if ESDC received the services it paid for and whether its advertising effort achieved sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … do a better job incorporating this goal into its processes for maintaining and operating its sites, and improve its … mats were put down to improve access to the water. Signage for such amenities were prominent at some parks, while others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic and budgetary risks. "With an end to federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… in the Twilight Program were given the opportunity to make up classes to accumulate enough credits to earn their high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. This plea … of the public’s trust: you will be held accountable for your actions. I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend … through the formal rainy day fund reserves is essential for sustaining services that New Yorkers rely on and … middleclass New Yorkers and small businesses boost wages for health care workers make green investments and extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Stevens, the former executive director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District. "Stevens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares … address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its investors and take steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… Determine if the District is seeking competition for purchases that are under the bidding threshold. Key … balance. District officials did not always seek quotations for purchases under the bidding threshold. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. … The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network … on August 13, 2018, examined whether United overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at ASCs that … required to use in-network anesthesia providers. For the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 … many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes … Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, … advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before … becomes effective. Waiving the waiting period after filing for service retirement benefits ensures their families will get the benefits that were intended for them. My thanks to Governor Cuomo for acting on my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis