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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… Purpose To determine whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with … 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Background In New York State, each of the 57 counties outside of New York City has a … (County Board) responsible for administering all Federal, State, and local government elections within their respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsPipeline Safety Oversight
… York’s pipelines transmit, gather, and distribute natural gas and hazardous liquids, including crude oil, refined … liquids. As of 2014, New York had 91,181 miles of natural gas pipelines and 1,153 miles of hazardous materials … do not verify the accuracy of the information on employee/contractor qualifications maintained by individual Operators, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… for the six constituent agencies. The MTA issued the All-Agency Travel Policy Directive entitled “Travel and Business … applied. Certain travel transactions lacked proper prior approvals, statements of purpose, or other required … documentation. Key Recommendations Revise the All-Agency Travel Policy Directive to require MTA’s travel agent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… high-risk communities. The New York State Department of Health (Department) oversees administration of the Program, including the licensing of the independent medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… dispensed to individuals enrolled in Medicaid managed care. The audit covered the period from October 1, 2011 to … requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, extended prescription drug rebates … medications dispensed to enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs), including both pharmacy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). … through October 31, 2013. Background Many of New York's Medicaid recipients are veterans. During the five-year period ending March 31, 2013, New York's Medicaid program reimbursed health care providers $3.47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… for monitoring compliance with applicable federal and State laws and regulations and, through its Bureau of … certain sections of law are allocated to a special revenue fund created specifically to support PSC expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 194
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/194-new-bargaining-units-eligible-participate-voluntary-reduction-workXVI.4.C Federal Grant Accruals – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Liabilities Process and Document Preparation: INTRODUCTION Federal grants are generally classified as … nonexchange transaction occurs when the Federal government provides resources to the State and … by the following traits: The provider government (Federal or State) requires the recipient government (State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4c-federal-grant-accrualsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… disclose their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York … fully implement the proposal. The agreements were reached with casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., … Inc. DiNapoli separately announced a similar agreement with clothing maker Hanesbrands Inc. in January . All are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Inspector General’s Office … after her death. SSAIG also informed NYSLRS that no death certificate had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… estimated revenues for solid waste service charges and golf course fees that may not be sufficient. The proposed budgets … for debt service and appropriations for health insurance and Social Security and Medicare taxes that may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and … should still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… Administer Workforce - Administer Workforce U.S. - Use - Personal Data - Personal Data 1 Home Address- The employee's … the report from the PaySR panels: Deptid, Emplid, Employee Name, Address 1, Address 2, City, State, Zip and the name of the panel which has missing information. Records will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-reportDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees and … 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 prior to July 27, 1976, was optional for jobs with: Exempt¹ or labor² classification; or Competitive³ … Law, effective 1986, imposes requirements on employers hiring people whose membership is optional. Employers must, at the time of hiring, notify new employees, in writing, of their right to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of … Development Corporation – Fund Balance (Nassau County) The board did not effectively manage fund balance. The board also did not develop or adopt a fund balance policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school … need this information to make informed decisions on how they will vote on school budgets. District officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-dark