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DiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion

… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first quarter ending June 30, 2014, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is always to grow the Fund’s long-term value in order to protect and …

Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret … restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, … bank deposits, sign village checks, maintain the village accounting records and process payroll with little oversight. …

DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment

… Audits of 20 school districts across New York state found many could not … “This required spending significant money on IT assets. District officials need to ensure these devices are tracked … so taxpayers know their money isn’t being squandered.” For the audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, …

DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in restitution following her January guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business …

DiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new … related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York City. State agencies have spent $316.2 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum seekers through Sept. 30. New York …

Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Report 2010-S-51), …

Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Report 2020-S-57 ). About the … miscarriage; and $2.4 million that was paid when the SMCP date of service preceded the birth by 1 to 6 months. We …

Retroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting

… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions …

DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest land, but some property …

XIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… Refunds to an Agency Sole Custody Account Process and Document … of SFS. The Business Unit must maintain documentation to support the advance to the employee and must make that available to the Office of …

XIII.10 Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000

… said. “I want to credit Assistant District Attorney Adam Ratner with leading extensive negotiations regarding the …

Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)

… regional transportation authority established by New York State to provide safe, reliable, and convenient public … an information technology (IT) department that operates out of its main office. RGRTA owns IT resources, including … However, we did identify unsupported systems used by RGRTA on 14 devices. We also found that RGRTA officials had not …

DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records

… $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to increase her paid time off and lower her health insurance premiums, giving herself $5,518.77 in … to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. “She was entrusted with …

DiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud

… the state, federal and private insurers of millions of dollars,” DiNapoli said. “This type of fraud harms all New … bilked insurance companies and Medicare out of millions of dollars. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of federal and …

NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index

The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change and capitalizing on the opportunities arising from the transition to a lowcarbon economy

Retroactive Service Credit due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Legacy Reporting

… salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant retroactive service credit reviewed, contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. 1 To adjust a member’s salary or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the …

DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor

… Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies … that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of … concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos Contracting Corporation, which Limnes disclosed to DOT. Matsos was …

XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures

… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES On September 23, 2001, President Bush issued Executive Order #13224, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, … State Business Units from doing business with terrorists and terrorist organizations. The Office of Foreign Assets …

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants

… may also provide day care services. Inadequate Support for Expenses  OCFS did not, as a practice, request or review receipts to support expenses claimed to ensure that funds were used for allowable expenses. Instead, OCFS relied primarily on statements from …