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EcoNews, Winter 2018
Over 10 years ago, I established a Green Initiative in the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2018.pdfProperty Tax Cap Instructions: School Districts
Detailed instructions on property tax cap for school districts can be found in document.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/instructions_0.pdfAmagansett Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-206)
Determine if the District procures goods and services in accordance with its procurement policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/amagansett.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of Staten Island - September 2018
Employment grew by 13 percent since 2012, reaching a record of 97,000 jobs in 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2019.pdfLegislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses – Assembly
Total Travel and Expense Paid in Calendar Years 2022 through 1st Quarter 2026
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/05-04-2026-assembly-final-expenses.xlsxLegislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses – Senate
Total Travel and Expense Paid in Calendar Years 2022 through 1st Quarter 2026
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/05-4-2026-senate-final-expenses.xlsxFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … disabilities, has been sentenced to six months in prison and probation after repaying $650,000 in restitution. The … Queens District Attorney Richard A Brown and State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state … (DMNA) used a catering company which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by … In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York's IDAs are tasked with generating economic development and job … of net exemptions actually rose $190 million. Exemptions are primarily related to local real property taxes; The … for recapturing financial assistance if project goals are not met. The Comptroller also said PILOTs, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbOpinion 92-34
… (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §1809-a: When a city receives … parking surcharges collected in certain cities pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a. You ask if a surcharge is … payment, as when there is a refusal to pay the surcharge. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a, pertaining to parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must complete the receiving processes … the performance objectives specified in the purchase agreement. For example, for installation services, the agency … received satisfies the expectations of the purchase agreement. Also, the purchase agreement may require that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Cyrus P.W. Rieck. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… York’s five largest school districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York … P. DiNapoli released today found sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing … delays and cancellations, especially from train problems, is troubling, however, because it comes at a time when LIRR … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … more than $5,800 in improper purchases, including guns, motorcycle equipment and items to support his personal … in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chief