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DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints … was adequately enforcing the law that imposes restrictions on the consecutive hours that can be worked by nurses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsGlossary
… Property”). Account A record of financial transactions for individuals, such as with banks, brokerages, utility … must group the individual items into one aggregate amount for each property type. Audit An examination and verification … to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds requesting payment for monies being held by the New York State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossarySelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… penalties as a result of its wage investigations during calendar years 2019 and 2018, respectively. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… Purpose To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely manner. Our audit period includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsTown of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… purchases totaling $175,000 were not competitively bid as required. Of 55 purchases totaling $189,000, 17 purchases totaling $56,000 did not have the required request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required … Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43DiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in … care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. By the end of audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… Objective Determine whether the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … we reviewed, we were unable to determine, based on documentation, that the Department took adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by … for one patient over three years. We determined the clinic’s records did not support any of the exam procedures, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… 17,000 children and youth across the State. State funding for the Program was $19.3 million and $22.3 million in State … State funds are not being used in an efficient manner and increases the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. With limited … was recently convicted of submitting false claims for salary reimbursements under the Program, it is now imperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … Authority (MTA) Capital Construction: All-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14) MTA Capital … operated, licensed, or certified by OPWDD and other state agencies. While facilities established practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity … levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and … children and their families, seniors, and people with disabilities. As of March 2021, New York’s Medicaid … payments made for prescription drugs and therapy services. It found Medicaid paid $20.1 million for services that should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… cases at 13 county probation departments released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Restitution is a key … in a timely manner. Report Restitution Payments Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a … because of ineffective policies and processes, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Health can do more to maximize rebate collections from drug companies,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesTown of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … January 1, 2010, to February 26, 2013. Background The Town of Kendall is located in Orleans County, has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130DiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locks