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DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and … rules in place that allow public employers to set aside money today to pay for these benefits,” DiNapoli said. “The … begin making regular annual contributions to a trust and earn a return on investments, it would potentially save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… severe decline in both ridership and fare revenues than most other large systems that operate both subways and buses … most heavily reliant on public transit. The MTA, working with the New York City Department of Transportation, has also … consistent revenue to the system that is commensurate with its operations. Understanding the reductions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State … District (SCSD) received federal grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Education to operate a high school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its annual meeting on Wednesday. DiNapoli and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… new recurring spending without identifying resources to pay for it. Reserves Grew But Remain Below Pandemic Levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several entities are responsible for coordinating services on behalf of individuals who are … to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium … different CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits (herein referred to as “duplicate … 30, 2018. The initial audit identified over $102.1 million in improper managed care premium payments on behalf of 65,961 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ … of household items, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s … favoritism, and protect taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “By failing to follow the state’s procurement requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting … that were intended for them. My thanks to Governor Cuomo for acting on my request and taking steps to protect … is filed with NYSLRS. DiNapoli wrote to Governor Cuomo last week to request the Executive Order, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment and billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers, such as the Mill Neck School, are reimbursed by the State … we determined that just $214,712 of this amount should have been allocated to the Mill Neck School. We also found … identified by our audit and take action to recover such reimbursed expenses as appropriate. Mill Neck School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County … and Zielinski as caregivers. I applaud the work done by our State Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, … to an overdue balance. Meanwhile, the defendants used the money for their personal entertainment. The victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionereBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… Trillium file proposal, with co-filers Pax World Mutual Funds, The United Methodist Church Foundation and Benedictine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has … rainy day reserves. The state should put this authority to use by relying more on statutory, rather than informal, … preparing for economic and budgetary risks. "With an end to federal pandemic aid approaching and the possibility of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24IX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… spend legitimate federally reimbursable charges to federal funds and pre-award projects. Under no circumstances should agencies be using federal funds and pre-award projects for any charges not specific to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its … Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these tax funds were meant to support,” State Police Superintendent … pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by … collections have dropped statewide year-over-year. From April 2020 through March 2021, statewide local collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced the … treatment of workers throughout their portfolio companies by encouraging adoption of workforce management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equity