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DiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… for Early Learning Inc. (NYL) focused on $138 million in expenses the school claimed for special education services … for the recovery of this money. Department officials are in agreement with our recommendation." NYL is a … 30, 2014, NYL, using taxpayer funds, paid $13.8 million in fees to YAI for such services. The agreement was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-3) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4-response.pdfElection Form for Coverage Under Article 22 (Tier 5) in Accordance with Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2016 (RS5536)
To elect coverage under Article 22 (Tier 5), PFRS Tier 3 members use form RS5536.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5536.pdfThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-79) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s78-response_1.pdfTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant … of the New York Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and George Beach, Superintendent, New … of wire fraud and subscribing to false tax returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “Michael Klein …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage … 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles … which impair or impact the quality of State waters and, in turn, pose health risks to those who use them. Two key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantOSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2022-53.pdfDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
Determine whether the Purchasing Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing policy and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-boces-2021-193.pdfWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/western-regional-otb-2021-65.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfEcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… levy growth will be 2 percent for the second year in a row, however, mixed economic signals may require local … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System … allegedly profited over $23,000 from his mother's death by stealing her retirement checks," said State Comptroller … simply reprehensible to exploit the death of a loved one by stealing their pension benefits," said Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kOpinion 88-38
… Specifically, he opined that the Legislature, by using the word "the" before the word "county", intended the exemption … with the plain language of section 8017. In a situation where the words of a statute are clear and unambiguous, … Laws of 1987, was intended to establish a comprehensive program to assist local governments in the financing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. … jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings declined as new court rules … claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature followed my recommendation to increase the state’s rainy-day reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all vendors are not bidding on the same basis. … the period for which the service is to be provided. In short, such a clause provides the vendor with the ability … their bids on the full term of the agreement as set forth in the solicitation issued by the State agency. Further, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisions