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DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at least once during this period. “The … 2014 financial statements, 15 entities have received the highest designation of “significant fiscal stress.” This … nine financial indicators and creates a fiscal condition score. Indicators include fund balance, cash-on-hand and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services … furnish medical services to Empire Plan members. Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for … providers, the Empire Plan requires members to pay higher out-of-pocket costs (deductibles and co-insurance) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… to further enhance its reviews of special item payments by incorporating steps and techniques that result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsThe 80/20 Housing Program
… To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s 80/20 Program complied with … developments. The audit scope included the 68 developments in the 80/20 Program, that were occupied and had allocated 20 … real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New York City, participating Program developers receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to information and tools to build their financial … personal financial crises among all generations. In a 2018 survey, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found … by Nov. 1, 2021. DFS was to post the information to its website by January 1, 2022. DiNapoli’s audit found that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… management and collaboration can help expand the system’s use and help people overcome the inequities and barriers … the first year of the pandemic. In March 2015, New York’s Employment First Commission established goals to increase … and outcomes for people with disabilities, DiNapoli’s audit found it is badly underutilized. Just one of seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… credits valued at more than $16.5 million. The Comptroller’s auditors also recovered nearly $379,000 from vendors owing … through April for calendar year 2022, the Comptroller’s office has approved 5,928 contracts valued at $22.4 billion … at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… year marketing the lottery. In addition to the lottery’s marketing costs, VLT facilities reported marketing spending … who are susceptible to compulsive gambling. DiNapoli’s office released an audit in 2019 examining efforts to treat … identified by auditors. Given the challenge of the state’s interests in maximizing revenue and in avoiding harm to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven recovery from … rise may push many to insolvency,” DiNapoli said. “Stores do not have the usual crowds this holiday season and many … premier shopping destinations and retailers are a vital part of its economy. Federal stimulus funding directly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… and incident response services. $1.6 million with C&S Design Build Inc. to convert the Design Center into the … Health for the administration of the Empire Plan’s mental health and substance use disorder program. State … Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries DiNapoli’s office rejected tax refunds and credits valued at more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… his embezzlement of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As he admitted … MELIN, 46, of Patterson, New York, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, which carries a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State … against the challenges that lie ahead. The full op-ed is below: In the last 20 years, New York City has had to … We still don’t know the shape of the economic recovery and what it holds for the city’s quality of life, economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… 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 conditions for withdrawals. His report found the city’s reserve policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… public health plans, according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Far too often … people applied for Medicare during the public health crisis, they were not prohibited from offering people the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that earlier today, Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the … and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. “Gardner exploited her position and betrayed the students, … Agriculture and Education for their partnership in holding Gardner accountable for her actions.” “Gardner abused her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… and would increase the risk of loss of life and property in the communities they represent. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Health for the administration of the Empire Plan’s mental health and substance use disorder program. State … Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries DiNapoli’s office rejected tax refunds and credits valued at nearly … through September for calendar year 2024, DiNapoli’s office approved 16,345 contracts valued at $294 billion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… meet the challenges and risks of an increasingly volatile global market.” The FAS review determined that DiNapoli met … and hard work of our investment staff,” Fuller said. “Global financial markets have changed dramatically over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … Kellner. Department of Civil Service $4,500 to Guilderland School District for damages sustained to Farnsworth Middle School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… main grape-growing and wine-producing regions. Most Long Islanders - 72 percent - own their homes, compared with 48 … County. Read the report or visit: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/economicprofile/long-island-region.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challenges