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Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000

… Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey, the former clerk-treasurer of the now-dissolved village of … “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former … to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens when you engage in fraud and misuse public …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014

… benefit services for the Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, and Student Health Plan.  Department of Transportation $9 million …

DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… the misappropriation of more than $5,000 in public funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben … salary checks and made personal purchases using district funds. “Local officials that abuse their position to steal …

York College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff

… to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours for which they were compensated. The audit covered the period … general oversight of CUNY operations and is responsible for monitoring academic development and other activities at the individual colleges. Each college is responsible for complying with governing laws, regulations, policies, and …

DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation

… face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for working-aged people with a disability soared in both New … dropped to 8.2% in 2022, but in New York it was 11.9%. “For people living with disabilities, the COVID-19 pandemic …

“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery

… to remote learning formats. Recent national data show student performance dropped significantly in 2022 from 2019, … is the largest nationally representative assessment of student academic performance. Unlike individual state assessments, the NAEP is the only common measure of student achievement that allows for direct comparisons among …

Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)

… Determine whether Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials ensured collections were properly accounted for and deposited in a timely manner. Key Findings The Board … did not ensure collections were properly accounted for and deposited timely. Also, the School’s cash receipts …

55b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities

… Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for 55b/c eligible positions. Contact  [email protected]  for more information. How to Apply No written examination is required for appointment to either program. However, candidates are …

DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2022. The scores also cover the 17 cities with … filing deadlines, as well as the critical filing dates for receiving a fiscal stress score. “It is important that … In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts . In September, his office will release …

IX.3 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

EmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits

… whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New … EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. (Emblem) to process and pay claims for services on behalf of the New York State Dental Insurance … benefits (COB) is a process health insurance companies use for paying health care claims when an individual is covered …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015

… with JP Morgan Chase Bank NA for Securities Custodian services. Department of Economic Development $1.6 million … Grants, including $2.3 million to Port Authority of NY and NJ, $1.9 million to the state Canal Corp. and $1.6 … $1.5 million for 5,000 property tax freeze credits. State Payroll $116.7 million for performance advances, salary …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2016

… Center for Refugees, $442,000 to Catholic Charities Community Services and $442,000 to Goodwill Industries of …

DiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest

… cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller … Previous reports focused on poverty and food insecurity. “For too many New Yorkers, finding and keeping an adequate and … 2.9 million households paying 30% or more of their income for housing. This constituted 38.9% of households, the 3 rd …

University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)

… and documents and examined payroll-related records for 25 of the 138 individuals employed by the School and … their employment agreements, authorized pay rates or Board of Trustees (Board) policy resulting in compensation errors … counsel and determine the appropriate course of action to address the overpayments and underpayments identified.  …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)

… Objective Determine whether Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials … were adequately supported, properly approved, accounted for, and for a School-related purpose. Key Findings The Board and …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016

… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through February for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 3,175 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)

… compact contract with the Foundation, and the process for developing and monitoring its annual budget for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is …

Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report,  Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). … the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … BOE was required to submit a narrative describing its plan for spending the funds. In June 2018, the BOE received $19.5 …