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DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… loss of life and financial loss,” DiNapoli said. “A major accident could impose not only tragic human costs, but loss … sufficient to cover liabilities resulting from a serious accident involving trains carrying crude oil or other … resources and oversight are directed toward track and rail car maintenance; Review the FRA’s Action Plan for the Safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… over $19,000, including funneling almost $9,000 to her own bank account from the town’s payroll account, $1,023 not … began. DiNapoli’s investigations have led to more than 150 arrests and more than $50 million in restitutions since 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… stations from operating without valid registrations, putting consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by … stations from operating without valid registrations putting consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by …
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)
… capitation payment for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered …
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)
… made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims … Department of Health: Medicaid Program - Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims … made in our initial audit report Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown … the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and make radical changes to Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "We cannot go backwards on health … from State Health Coverage," examines the expansion of Medicaid and other state health care programs over the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher … higher education. New York's 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to help parents save … we're making to New York's 529 College Savings Program and give the gift of savings for higher education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… and $1.7 billion in FY 2022. These gaps are relatively small as a share of city fund revenues, but they do not … until later in the fiscal year. DiNapoli’s report notes: Business tax collections are likely to fall short of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… that the Fund invests in through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program. Since its inception, the program has returned nearly $300 million to the Fund. "ClearMomentum is part of a growing list of … jobs and fueling local economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the …
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
… policies related to contracting, vendor monitoring, and hiring or promotions, possibly costing taxpayers nearly $1 … an extra $955,000,” DiNapoli said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor … to procurement, electronic patient medical records and hiring and promotion practices. DiNapoli’s auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… MTAR program. This included almost $600,000 of “bad debt expense,” the majority of which actually represented …
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
… and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or out of pocket. The funding mechanism DiNapoli is proposing would give public employers another option to help fund these benefits for present day employees. … New York state and its local governments can, at their option, help fund their OPEB liabilities; Establish an OPEB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 … Oneida City School District Controlling Access to the Student Information System 2016M53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… with Delaware County seeing the largest increase at 26%, followed by Schenectady and Cayuga counties at 24.1% and … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. DiNapoli’s … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for a detailed monthly breakdown) Report Local Sales Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… proposals filed at several major companies on workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The … Inc., Netflix Inc., DoorDash Inc. and Gannett Co. “Freedom of association and collective bargaining are … company’s adherence to its stated commitment to workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax … October 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $809 million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County and … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… operations in the state. The fund, managed under the SBIC program established by the US Small Business Administration, … of DiNapoli’s broader In-State Private Equity Investment Program . The pension fund has invested over $1.7 billion in … running of any home state focused pension investment program in the United States. As of March 31, 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fund