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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How will an asset inventory … or reconstructed? Who will be involved during the plan's development (for example, board members, department heads, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through August for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 12,998 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… and approved 1.9 million payments worth $8.9 billion in November. His office also rejected 168 contracts and … office averaged eight days for contract reviews in November and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … $9 million to rehabilitate the Empire State Plaza bus loop and concrete roadways, including $8.3 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Crossroads Center for Children, (Crossroads) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that Crossroads …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the League for the … services. LFH offers a range of services and programs to children with disabilities from birth through eight years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… York's returnable container deposit law to recover all the funds the state is entitled to from bottlers and beverage … initial deposit. When a bottle or can is not returned, the unclaimed deposit is held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Center for Disability Services (CFDS) on its Consolidated … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… improprieties. Cumulatively through July for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 11,930 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service … contracts with United to process and pay medical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United … providers” directly based on claims they submit for the services rendered. Members pay a nominal co-payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for … to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in Section 294(8) of this Law, which direct that the … travel reimbursement in excess of State rates and business entertainment expenses; and Enforcing contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to … its riders with better service by improving preparations for major disruptions, alternative transportation and … engaged the audit to determine whether the LIRR has plans for handling unexpected delays and incidents and whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Unnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Report 2010-S-75). … to remove Medicaid recipients from managed care programs when they become Medicare eligible, and to increase its … and to implement procedures to help ensure that Medicaid does not pay managed care premiums for enrollees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… in which she pocketed taxpayer funds over a five-year period. As part of her plea agreement, Bailey must pay … village’s real property tax levy during the 2011-12 fiscal year and 66 percent of the levy in 2012-13; Altered village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… $2.6 million with Armand Resource Group Inc. for casino regulatory compliance consulting services. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… the misappropriation of more than $5,000 in public funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben … salary checks and made personal purchases using district funds. “Local officials that abuse their position to steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… related to licensing fees for the Del Lago Resort and Casino. $1.4 million to the city of Salamanca and $641,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016