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DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… DiNapoli said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer … and small business operations. She is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College. She started on Jan. 4. Her annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned … of their rightful owners,” DiNapoli said. “This holiday season I encourage all New Yorkers to spend their gift cards … sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… Securities industry profits totaled $12.3 billion in the first half of 2017, one-third higher than the $9.3 billion earned in the same period last year, putting Wall St. on pace for a … Securities industry profits totaled $123 billion in the first half of 2017 onethird higher than the $93 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued … of Town Supervisor, when he committed his crimes,” said DA Perfetti. Brown was sentenced after pleading guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that its current revenue structure may not be sufficient to cover ongoing and future capital needs. “The Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement … effect June 17, 2013 and are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for purposes of classifying expenditures to the correct … , for further information on processing salary payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… her theft to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to … care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they … New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) and managed care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to … were made to ineligible providers. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016. Background … To determine whether the Department of Health and managed care organizations have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered … to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare managed care program also known as Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The federal government established … Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (2010-S-76) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… To determine if Medicaid made excessive payments for Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered … to as "dual-eligibles." In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare managed care or Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… New York City start, operate, and expand. Through its programs, SBS provides direct assistance as well as … them to remain in business. ECSP helps businesses obtain a rebate to reduce energy costs. It was initiated before the … yet they received rebates totaling $2,870,464. The average rebate was $47,841 – ranging from $145 to $461,191, based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… authority established by New York State to provide safe, reliable, and convenient public transportation to … systems continue to be updated and patched by the system’s vendor). Key Findings We determined that, generally, RGRTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… whether payments Town of Attica (Town) officials made to not-for-profit organizations were for appropriate purposes … supported. Key Findings The payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations were not always for … by sufficient documentation. Officials: Used public funds to make donations or impermissible gifts totaling $47,400 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… events, potentially putting the public at risk, according to an audit of the Department of Environmental Conservation … is crucial so the public can avoid exposure. I urge DEC to redouble efforts to make sure all municipal sewer systems are complying with … events potentially putting the public at risk according to an audit of the DEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problems