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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false … “These vendors shamelessly falsified numerous invoices to inflate their bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudOpinion 91-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- County Treasurer's Fee (applicability of fee … provided herein, the county treasurer, or, in the City of New York, the commissioner of finance, shall be entitled to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the privilege to obtain a license of drivers who did not pay. However, the DMV needs to improve its internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… such as FSS, which are designed to help families care for a relative with a developmental disability at home. As of … claims do not provide guidance to the regional staff for when it is appropriate to request supporting documentation … are not allowable. Take steps to ensure the organization does not re-claim these costs in the future. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… who are unable to obtain transportation on their own. In January 2011, the New York State Governor’s Office … of health care services. As part of this initiative, in January 2012, the Department began the process of removing … these services to the Medicaid fee-for-service program (in which Medicaid reimburses providers directly for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… in the near future.” At the onset of the pandemic, local consumption in New York City fell drastically as shutdowns … is conservative given elevated prices and continued consumption, which show fiscal year-to-date collections … growth rates following the next two fiscal years. Report NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to inspect and certify that the programs are safe and give … the agency suspended all on-site recertification reviews. These reviews are unannounced inspections of safety … identified in past OASAS reviews and found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsSteppingStone Day School, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by SteppingStone Day School, Inc. (SteppingStone) on its Consolidated Fiscal … ended June 30, 2017. About the Program SteppingStone is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by … evaluations, and pays for SteppingStone’s services using rates established by SED. The rates are based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/steppingstone-day-school-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … 14% had no maintenance scheduled as they should have. They also found that Transit had no documentation to show that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … two fiscal years. The budget includes a $75,000 general fund contingency, which is less than 1% of the village’s … concluding on the village’s tax cap compliance. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsYork Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility If you are unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or … effective, your ordinary disability benefit will be equal to the benefit that would be payable to you as a service retirement benefit without any reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362Tuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… DeVry operates three campuses in New York – two in Manhattan and one in Queens. The school’s academic calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… personnel. We issued our initial audit report on March 1, 2018. We found that SIR was not in compliance with the … 81.7 percent (49 of 60) of test papers for those newly hired and 41.7 percent (30 of 72) for those newly promoted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followOpinion 91-43
… §§10(1)(ii)(a)(1), 23(2)(f): Statutory duties assigned to a town clerk relative to the audit of town claims may be transferred to another town official only by local law subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOrdinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit … Your accumulated contributions (if any) are also payable to your beneficiary. Eligibility An ordinary death benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital … shuttle bus service was not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements … for a ridership of 2.3 billion annually. Key Finding The MTA-Transit officials have made some progress in correcting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-follow