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Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the civil management, … SIST are referred to as respondents. The Act requires SIST Parole Officers (Officers) to have a minimum number of … audit report sought to determine whether the Department was adequately monitoring and enforcing SIST conditions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum … stated that on January 12, 2015, the defendant deposited into his account at the Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds … the added burden and stress of having to figure out how to pay for their children’s education. Any misuse of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… began. DiNapoli’s investigations have led to more than 150 arrests and more than $50 million in restitutions since 2011. … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. ClearMomentum is one of hundreds of companies across the state that the Fund … to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to develop similar In-State programs." … total of 26 investments in companies located in the Finger Lakes region. "Trillium Group is pleased to have provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony Brook department awarded a contract to a higher … medical record transcriptions for compliance with the “no off-shore outsourcing” contract clause, which is intended to … is included in the audit. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a … the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College … from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* "Now's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … state historically has been concentrated in New York City, where enrollment rose 28.6 percent over the past decade. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Fund's request that the company disclose its direct … statement ) will be voted on at Wynn's annual meeting tomorrow. "Corporate spending on political causes is … asks companies for comprehensive and public reports that list their corporate spending on candidates, political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate … are not overworked and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. The District, which operates four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… with reasonable assurance that the business owners do not have a history of either criminal activity or operating an auto business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has … identified 21 automotive dismantlers that are required to report to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The State’s Medicaid program reimburses providers for newborn services … capitation payment for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of … for similar claims that had a high risk of not meeting the billing requirements for low birth weight kick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… on September 18, 2015, found significant issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to … his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate and sparse … were illegible. Department officials also determined the medical record details were not adequate to ensure continuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information technology (IT) access … and guidance office secretaries. District officials do not review SIS audit logs on a regular basis nor do they … the SIS and substitute secretaries and nurses that only need occasional access. Key Recommendations Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 … contribution to the MTA’s emergency Subway Action Plan (SAP). In addition, the city could come under pressure to contribute operating funds to the SAP. Changes in the federal tax code enacted in December 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… and June 30, 2014, for the MTAR program, PROMESA reported about $6.5 million in costs, which were offset by $3.7 … with the CFR Manual and OASAS guidelines. PROMESA reported about $23 million in costs associated with contracted OASAS programs during the period. Our audit examined about $9 million of these expenses and identified problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and … While pension costs are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including … Under DiNapoli’s proposal, there is no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other … railways and require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities … demands that we take every measure to avoid loss of life and financial loss,” DiNapoli said. “A major accident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… program invests in New York State-based companies seeking capital for growth, to refinance ownership or for early stage … of 1940, as amended. Since 1991, the Graycliff Partners team, previously operating as HSBC Capital, has invested over $1 billion and completed over 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companies