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Westchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of mail fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and one count of making a false statement, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The maximum potential sentences are prescribed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleState Agencies Bulletin No. 734
… of the procedure to return employees in the titles of Forest Ranger 1, 2 and 3 to the original bargaining units of … Affected Employees Employees in positions with titles of Forest Ranger 1 and Forest Ranger 2 who are currently in Bargaining Unit 81 will … of the procedure to return employees in the titles of Forest Ranger 1 2 and 3 to the original bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/734-return-certain-arbitration-eligible-employees-bargaining-units-31-and-61Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report Overpayments for Services Also Covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… disposal. We identified 18 potential surplus properties with an estimated value of $7.1 million that may no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background … have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s … occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of care when, in fact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). Background Our initial report, … (Department) was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of our audit, the Department was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two and six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative … these statutes, which direct that the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ascertain the annual amount of … 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, … directed the unspent donations from these vendors to one of two employee benefit funds to be used for gifts for … in our initial report. Of the two recommendations, one had been implemented and the other had been partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Fund (Fund), the boiler inspection program and the asbestos abatement program. We also determined the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. Key Findings We determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followDairy Inspections
… Inspections performed by the Unit include farm, plant, bulk tank, pasteurization, and Certified Milk Inspector (CMI) … at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,575 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved nearly 2.9 million payments … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1575 contracts for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-461
… monthly limit for transit passes and transportation in a commuter vehicle. Effective January 1, 2013, the transit … Affected Employees Employees who participated in the Commuter Benefits Program, for tax year 2012, with total … exclusion amount. Questions Questions regarding the Commuter Benefits program should be directed to Linda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-461-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentOpinion 90-51
… installation costs, are intended to be included within the definition of system costs (see Sponsor's Memorandum in … related costs and all other costs not included within the definition of 'system costs' shall be a municipality … by the system, constitutes a "system cost" within the meaning of County Law, §301(8). Further, although the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Tax Check-off Funds
… – Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax check-off monies are deposited and requires annual … Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax checkoff monies are deposited and requires annual reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-fundsOpinion 2007-6
… to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 207-m: If the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a bargaining unit and is the … an arrangement with the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a negotiating unit and who is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Fire Prevention, Safety and Control
… if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and … Evaluation and Inspection Unit. Key Finding The Office is in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and … if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Office is in compliance with applicable fire prevention safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Omnibus Technical Corrections
… relating to removing the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ … certain funds as joint custody; authorizing regulations for new payment technologies; and eliminating the filing of an annual report regarding certain expenditures for indigent legal services with the State Comptroller. Memo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-correctionsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if payment requests and … to those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to identify potential inappropriate … The objectives of our examination were to determine if payment requests and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system – served approximately 900,000 students at its more than 1,500 elementary, middle, and high schools (excludes charter schools/students) and provided … DOE had difficulty meeting the 60-calendar-day time frame requirement for completing evaluations, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations-followArtificial Intelligence Governance
… in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through … in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence AI tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governance