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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… conspiracy began in 1992, when Cohen devised a scheme with Joseph Ross of Century Coverage Corporation in which the … working with co-defendants David Cohen, Herb Friedman and Joseph Ross and with others, he stole from Met Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … and pays medical and surgical claims submitted by health care providers on behalf of Empire Plan members. United … was for out-of-network services. Starting in 2007, the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) conducted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsTiconderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… applied for all entitled transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions and to determine whether extra-classroom … did not apply for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Club collections were not supported by adequate documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC … and to ensure that taxpayers are protected and state money is properly spent.” “Today’s sentencing makes it clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the … $3.3 million. Key Findings The District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP records for 15 active members were inadequate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
Plainedge Union Free School District Financial Condition and ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2017M189
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… system and a private water system, both abandoned in 1997, from which it established the Dover Ridge sewer and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… applied for all entitled State transportation aid for new bus purchases. Key Findings The Board-adopted 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Determine whether the … complied with Local Finance Law when using a line of credit. Key Findings The Treasurer’s duties are not … $113,485 and found the Principal had not certified any of them. The Board did not comply with Local Finance Law when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… $107,984. Specifically, we found that the City could not account for $36,234 in fees that should have been paid for … totaling approximately $344,000 from a separate bank account titled the “Binghamton City Sport Leagues” for the … 27, 2012. He was one of the two signatories on this account and the bank statements were mailed to his home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of … the use of sequential receipts there is no guarantee that all payments for building permits and parks and recreation … were not established to provide reasonable assurance that all tickets were accounted for. Procedures for the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… taxpayer dollars and prosecute those who misuse public funds.” The case is the latest joint investigation under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… Stony Brook University Hospital’s Health Information … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony Brook department awarded a contract to a higher bidder, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board and District officials ensured information … records for non-instructional employees. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate … As of February 27, 2018, leave balances for 31 of the 40 non-instructional employees tested (78 percent) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first bi-state agency ever created under a clause of the Constitution … port and regional improvements not likely to be financed by private enterprise or would not be attempted by either state alone. These include the development of major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is still serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the … the professionalism of Comptroller DiNapoli’s team. It is largely through their efforts that we are able to bring … had a cleaning contract with the fire district. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight … services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial audit report, … record details were not adequate to ensure continuity of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s Departments’ … in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which comprises 18 members, one of whom also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and