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Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members

… paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. … System (NYBEAS). Civil Service provides Beacon with a daily update file of NYBEAS changes, and Beacon has access … for Empire Plan coverage. The majority of the improper payments (over $2.94 million) occurred because the member was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligible

Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)

… selected financial operations and the Justice Court for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $891,816 for the general, highway and water funds. Key Findings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-and

Tax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)

… documentation. Assessors misclassified or failed to grant supported exemptions. Key Recommendations Properly … equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment to all properties listed on the Town’s assessment roll. … before granting exemptions. Annually verify income to support Senior Citizen exemptions. … Determine whether …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islip

DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000

… was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a … 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case

… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-rigging

DiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments

… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-payments

Town of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital projects was … The Board did not establish an adequate receipt process to ensure that the Clerk recorded and deposited money … accounts for the waste water treatment project separately from the sewer operating fund. Ensure that adequate controls …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rental

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today … to our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, Mr. Wills was convicted and is serving … prosecuted the case, with assistance from Legal Support Analyst Dillon Kraus and former Legal Support Analyst Mollie …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills

DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages

… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … was no documentation to support they were ready to be used for at least one of the five seasons reviewed. Superstorm …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damages

DiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery

… funds it received in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to replace revenue losses and mitigate negative economic impacts, similar to other major cities in the country, but it has used them at … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York City is using the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recovery

DiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak

… without a disability. Labor force participation for this group was 40% in 2020, trailing that for the state as a … share of its labor force that is aged 65 and over. This group grew significantly (32.8%) over the decade and … in the participation rate was for the youngest age group (ages 16 to 24), which declined by 3.4%. Education In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peak

DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags

… institutions employed over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has … spending and more,” said DiNapoli. “These institutions of learning also foster long-term economic growth by creating … who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our economy.” Consumer spending on higher education in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lags

DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional

… the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service … P. DiNapoli regarding the request from the City of Troy for clarification regarding the use of public funding to … proud that our initiative has helped address this issue for Troy and municipalities across the state by unlocking …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional

DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture

… is another significant example of how the Office of the New York State Comptroller is prioritizing support for local … to both visitors and community members, showcasing all the remarkable opportunities and attractions Corning has … art resources here to our little corner of New York, to all the local galleries, museums and schools that work …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-picture

DiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue

… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which require fiscal preparation, … “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenue

DiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes

… and practices – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s also good for business.” DiNapoli’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomes

Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security

… and lightly used equipment was sometimes donated or sold at state auctions, but ITS now destroys discarded equipment, … new or like-new condition. Auditors found that employees at ITS’ central distribution center, where purchased devices … found that stockroom employees were not properly trained. At several locations, employees didn’t know how to properly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-security

Rensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)

… complied with applicable requirements and the RCCRC’s sale of property aligned with its purpose. Audit Results The … establishment met applicable requirements and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC officials: … policies. Followed policies and procedures for the sale of property and transferred proceeds totaling $420,713 to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-sale