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DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to … its riders with better service by improving preparations for major disruptions, alternative transportation and … engaged the audit to determine whether the LIRR has plans for handling unexpected delays and incidents and whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college fees, according to an audit released today by … P. DiNapoli. The findings of the Comptroller’s audit and investigation were referred to Dutchess County District … that my office continues to uncover lax oversight and misuse of taxpayer dollars in fire districts. I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsPrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, New York. PFLL provides preschool … June 30, 2015, PFLL reported approximately $2.3 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for one rate-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $66,597 in ineligible costs that PFLL reported on its CFRs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … by Trinity’s managing agent skipped ahead of three other people without explanation. Trinity’s managing agent agreed … for most of the first 300 names on it. The building’s management explained that in 2004 it was up to the management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… an average of $13.4 billion in each of the next five years on capital projects, but would benefit from a more … and certain local government entities, replace assets on regular schedules, according to reliable estimates of … Promoting the most cost-effective use, and maximum return on, investments in capital assets. The report shows that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… – To bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings account program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… today in Bath Village Court and is due back in court on October 8. The Comptroller’s audit of the Pulteney Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… the prostate cancer check-off program, found that spending from the six dedicated funds with accumulated balances has … at the end of the last fiscal year reflects contributions from taxpayers, transfers from the state’s General Fund, … if funds are not spent, along with a remedial plan to ensure the timely and effective use of the funds; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure of … to the financial crisis,”DiNapoli said. “While the securities industry in New York City has a smaller employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Court Judge Jerome J. Richards sentenced Sheppard based on her August guilty plea to two counts of attempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… dependents. The Department of Civil Service contracts with EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. (Emblem) to process and pay … plan and as a dependent on their spouse’s subscriber plan. With Emblem as both the primary and secondary payer for each … $4.5 million required COB processing associated with two Dental Program subscriber plans. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsUse 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… about going to work. Specifically, the Commission tasked OMH, in partnership with other State agencies, with … 1, 2015 through January 12, 2021, was to determine if OMH had effectively addressed the findings and recommendation … to benefits advisement in the Report. The audit found that OMH designed and launched a benefits advisement system, Work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli … deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain penalties for violations of the deposit law go to the Environmental … Of the active deposit initiators, 39 did not file a return for any quarter during the audit period and eight were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Unnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Report 2010-S-75). … made premium payments to Medicaid managed care plans for Medicaid recipients who also had Medicare health insurance coverage, known as "dual eligibles." For the three-year audit period ended May 31, 2010, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … enforcement, District Attorney Oakes and the State Police, for their diligence and Albion town officials for acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Medicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… care, whereby the Department pays MCOs a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for recipients and reimburse providers. MCOs use the All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesXIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The reporting of depreciation is required for the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets except for Land, Land Preparation, Library Books, and Construction … of this Chapter, or the modified approach may be used for certain infrastructure assets that meet the criteria of: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… a component part of another item. The asset is used in the operation of the State's activities. The asset has a useful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructure