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“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery

… and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Elementary and Secondary … funding. In March 2021, the federal government enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) and along with it the most … of Education, U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, at …

Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)

… Determine whether Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials …

55b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities

… workplace. Organizations that provide equal opportunities to wartime veterans and individuals with disabilities have a competitive edge to recruit the best and brightest. New York State’s 55b/c …

DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… make financial decisions, but we are seeing an increasing number that do not,” DiNapoli said. “When a local government …

IX.3 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes

… the member’s out-of-pocket portion of this claim should have been $1,144. However, Dr. Gomes accepted the $5,228 as … payable charge was actually only $5,228, United should have paid Dr. Gomes only $4,084 on the claim, and therefore, … - $4,084). In this case, nearly four years passed without any meaningful effort by Dr. Gomes to collect the amount …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015

… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This …

DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… of more than $36,000 in public funds.  Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that she … troubling case of a local official abusing her position to steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. “We will continue to work to expose public corruption and partner with law …

Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)

… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background Medicaid is a federal, state, and local …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016

… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)

… 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is … upcoming school year. … Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Financial Operations 2013M321 …

DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… (33%) were not in compliance with its requirements and may have improperly received the local tax exemption. The … valued at a total of almost $8.2 million. The DEC did not have a comprehensive up-to-date data collection and … a certificate of approval. DEC approval is required for any changes to the certificate. Since 2011, enrollment in the …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair

… The Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and … Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the Willsboro Fire District … Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the fair were managed for …

DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System

… rate of return as economic and demographic conditions have changed. In 2010, he decreased the rate from 8% to 7.5%, … rates of return of less than 7%. There are plans that have a fiscal year end date of June 30, 2021 and many have already announced intentions to lower their assumed …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015

… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015

… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This …

Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions

… within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its own circumstances. … any private organization in which he or she is deemed to have an interest. Does the Model Code require a municipal …

Sexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller

… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … Is “Sexual Harassment”? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal and State … law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016

… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts entered into and payments made …

DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud

… her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the … with a private health care company, while claiming to also have worked full time as a tax collector for Bethel. Her …