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DiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… from taxpayers, including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … ignored the rules and abused taxpayer dollars meant to educate New York’s most vulnerable children,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … expenses on 10 leased vehicles that Yeled failed to keep usage logs for as required; and $19,597 for gifts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
To determine whether Medicaid recipients including sex offenders inappropriately received Medicaidfunded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs procedures and supplies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1478
… as the Effective Date Annual Addl Earnings: $500 End Date: Leave Blank* Goal Balance: Leave Blank *The End Date Field … using the instructions in Overtime Calculation and Retirement Information. Overtime Calculation The Longevity … for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1478-april-2016-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1364
… agencies of the new procedure to record receipt of Form AC3206 from employees who are receiving a prior year refund … Compensation related refunds. There are now individual AC3206 forms for NYS and CUNY (links below). Affected … refund. Receipt of the completed and signed consent form (AC3206) must be recorded to assist the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1364-new-procedure-reporting-prior-year-social-security-and-medicare-taxDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… of 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, State Comptroller … determinations were made based on the State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System scores. DiNapoli releases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At … Bond Bank Agency. New York issues State-Supported debt to fund certain capital purpose grants to other entities, which … These ratings are one to two steps below the highest investment grade ratings. In April 2022, Moody’s upgraded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… NYS Comptroller’s Office for their close collaboration and assistance in the investigation and prosecution of this case. … Specifically, she admitted that she received $7,500 in cash, which was characterized as “consulting fees,” in return … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsProtection of Child Performers
… of a child performer’s earnings to be placed in trust on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to … $6,900 and allowed the president to alter the time records of a family member employed by the library which resulted in … that they have already taken a number of steps to address the Comptroller’s recommendations to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New … said. “Failure to do so can have devastating consequences for students, staff, families and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Terry Harris, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector … OIG), Eastern Region, announced today that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Degree, a Class D felony, for stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees … 2010. “For years, Ms. Kanas spent thousands, living off a pension to which she was not entitled, even cruising the … protected, and those who steal from our state’s pension fund are brought to justice.” Having failed to notify the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… and proceeds from a tax check-off, contributions, and unclaimed funds. We hope this nonpartisan program will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli 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 … other challenges that might affect a local government’s or school district’s finances. This information includes population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… campaign finance reform in New York, including public funding of elections for all state offices. * * * In 2014, I … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials … series of corruption scandals, it’s time for the state to get on board. We need comprehensive campaign finance reform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is … revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for their intended purposes. Our audit covered the period … existence. Officials also do not report to the public on how the funds are used and only monitor fund activity when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 908
… 1786 Purpose To identify employees who have outstanding payroll checks that have not been negotiated and provide … available to identify employees who have non-negotiated payroll checks. Affected Employees Employees who have an outstanding net payroll check equal to or greater than $50 that was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/908-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and … service projects. Yet witnesses at trial testified that NY 4 Life only held one event, while Wills used approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-ruben