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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… charged Charles Angelillo, Jr., 40, and his wife, Carol Angelillo, 39, owner and office manager of Classic Air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (Allegany County) The town board did not develop … or implement procedures to track Community Development Block Grant funding. Auditors found that the town did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … the hazards of fire, explosion and dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for … Schwinzer was charged with one count of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed … that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud 18 USC 1343 in the US District Court at Knoxville TN for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get … easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “In 2020, over $16 million worth of unused gift cards were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsXVI.4.C Federal Grant Accruals – XVI. Financial Reporting
… The provider government (Federal or State) requires the recipient government (State or local) to perform a particular … government or by a nongovernmental entity (secondary recipient). Certain other requirements (including time … They are not imposed on the provider or the recipient; and The eligibility requirements must be fulfilled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4c-federal-grant-accrualsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees … ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… Membership in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) There are two types of membership in ERS, mandatory and optional. If you are a permanent, … full-time employee of an employer that participates in the Retirement System, your membership is mandatory. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… to New York City The City’s latest projections (January 2025) include $261 million of HSGP funds for fiscal year … 11 percent (see Figure 2). Impact The FY 2026 preliminary budget assumes that the NYPD will receive $182 million in … water borders. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – HSGP Funds by Department FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health: Accuracy of Empire … over 1 million members. Individuals who are dual enrolled in the Empire Plan and Medicare have their prescription drug … prescription drug program averaged $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Caremark was required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these … the State Budget or a budget extender bill through the June 5, 2024 Administration paycheck. OSC will update this … attachment if the NYS Budget is not passed prior to the June 13, 2024 Institution paycheck. OSC Actions: For each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… (GDP) is the value of production originating from all industries in the state, as defined by the U.S. Bureau of … from 30.3 percent in 2020. The second and third top industries—professional and business services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… facilities (e.g., hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, and community organizations) that sponsor and operate the Centers. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to … for reimbursement, as appropriate. All SBHCs must provide, on-site, a core of age-appropriate primary care services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Background In New York State, each of the 57 counties outside of New … geographic areas. Elections within the five counties in New York City are jointly administered by the New York … administering and enforcing all laws relating to elections in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsPipeline Safety Oversight
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and federal performance standards. Our audit scope covered … To determine whether the Public Service Commission is providing oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Rebate Program) to reduce state and federal expenditures for … in order to maximize rebate savings to the Medicaid program. Currently, the Department monitors drug dispensing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… to verify that lodging rates are consistent with GSA and DOS rate limits. Also, advise such supervisors to ensure that unsuccessful efforts to obtain GSA or DOS rates are adequately documented. Establish controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… (Davis Ethical) is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, … the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). In December 2011, Davis Ethical was sold. We limited our … the purported prescribing physicians, although the members in question were patients of the physicians. This includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… should have been expanded. Transit did not post outreach notices, explaining and promoting the Pilot Program in many … the MTA Board regarding impact on riders. Prominently post notices at all stations selected for the Pilot Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… to more than 70,000 veterans. Many veterans enrolled in Medicaid are also entitled to health care benefits through … that referrals to the State DVA/local VSA were not made in 81 of 91 (89 percent) of the cases tested. Further, local … and dependents eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefits