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DiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, a wider gap than three years before, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas … York sent an estimated $40.9 billion more in tax payments to Washington in 2016 than it received back in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service. Our audit covered the period January 1, … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … $850 million in commercial drug rebates (rebates exclusive of Medicare Part D rebates). Key Findings We reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service. Our audit covered the period January 1, … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … The Empire Plan provides its members with four types of health insurance coverage: prescription drug, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day. “A LIRR … The impact of a strike would affect even those who do not rely on the LIRR because roads, subways and buses would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… disabled adults or seniors at potential risk, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the wellbeing of many more vulnerable New Yorkers. … or outdated, staff health records that are not up-to-date, and fire drills that are not conducted as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations … reimburse directly for providing services. In addition to monthly capitation payments, MCOs receive supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more than $120,000 from the BMFD. GARCIA … said: "Mr. Garcia has admitted brazenly writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United States Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Maintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace behavior to go unchecked put themselves and their investors in peril. As a major investor in companies from Wynn Resorts to News Corp., we've seen the damage that occurs when companies fail to stop such abhorrent behavior." … I strongly support Sen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… estimate of bonuses paid during the traditional December through March bonus season to securities industry employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid full restitution … York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his misappropriation of money meant to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid … participating in the Medicaid program are required to maintain complete, legible records for each Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I … said, “Ms. Becker abused her position in a place of trust to concoct a devious scheme and steal funds from the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city … state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic … strength,” DiNapoli said. “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it brought much of the city’s economic activity to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… modest monthly surcharge as their only penalty, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Preservation and Development (HPD) has not done enough to verify that residents are reporting their true income and … housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. “In some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate … in drug rebates identified for the 13 providers and seek retroactive rebates where appropriate; Determine whether the … the 26 providers who were not on the federal list and seek retroactive rebates where appropriate; Ensure that rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.74 billion, up $25.8 million compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Michaelle C. Solages today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of … of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those … at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post contracts that have been exempted from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contract