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DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in … Stewardship and Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for overseeing required recycling and waste disposal efforts … established itself as the major vehicle for recycling rechargeable batteries for retailers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… payments made to vendors and payees. Business Units play a vital role in helping New York State comply with these IRS requirements by ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsOversight of Telemental Health Services
… of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The audit covered the period from January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… (County) received $375,914 more than it should have. These funds should have been paid to the City of Glen Cove (City), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in … about fees and expiration dates. Even as some sellers of gift cards have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should … fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling $12,170. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… procurement policy, claims were adequately reviewed, and financial reports (AUDs) were filed timely. Key Findings … all disbursements complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper District purpose or adequately … ensure the Annual Update Documents (AUDs) were completed and submitted timely. Key Recommendations Ensure competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached an agreement … comprehensive reports listing its corporate spending on candidates, political parties, ballot measures, payments … the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingOpinion 88-48
… purposes of section 103 to mean "a municipal corporation, school district, district corporation and board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit … covered the period from October 2021 through March 2022 and certain claims going back to June 2021. About the Program … for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not, whether Empire BlueCross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… Kumar, then a security system specialist, to purchase 168 gift cards between July 2018 and June 2022. Instead of … defendants are accused of diverting over $50,000 from the gift cards to personal expenses, such as jewelry, luxury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced fiscal stress rankings for several upstate cities. With today’s announcement, … DiNapoli’s office has completed the initial scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. … or no designation (below 45%). The fiscal stress scores for 15 cities and villages with fiscal year ends that range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… Fund voted against a record number of director nominees at companies that have failed to address climate risks. In total, the Fund voted against 387 individual directors at 72 companies, including Chevron Corp., ExxonMobil Corp., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21)
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21.pdfNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… also spent $3.5 million on electronic security systems for operations such as access and intrusion controls, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… as a violation of New York State’s Donnelly Act. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of … General’s Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case, with assistance from analysts Kamla Sookram, Morgan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-rigging