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State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… failure could result in significant economic consequences for residents, municipalities and the state. With increased … of State Dam Safety Officials estimates the cost for these types of repairs in New York at $360 million. But … asset planning and establish long-term financial forecasts for dam maintenance and, if necessary, rehabilitation. Raise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The clerk, Trudy Harper, 40, was … office found Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the two town … restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6000 in cash from bail collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in … If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last seven years, the amount returned to DiNapoli’s office in unused gift cards has risen sharply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… earned in the same period last year, putting Wall St. on pace for a second consecutive year of higher profits, … very successful first six months, Wall Street profits are on track to exceed last year's level, barring a major fourth … underwriting rose 29 percent in the first half of the year on the strength of the financial markets, and revenue from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for anyone in a position of public trust that any theft, … My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in rooting out corruption.” … as Mr. Brown had been a long-serving government official for Pharsalia in the role of Town Supervisor, when he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the authority develop and implement a long term capital plan given that its current revenue structure may not be … or repair. Thruway officials need to come up with a viable plan to make ends meet for the long term and clearly lay out … consider developing a long-term comprehensive strategic plan recommended by Comptroller DiNapoli. Their full response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (Bureau) auditors may need additional information, clarification, or documentation from agencies during the voucher or expense … The Bureau of State Expenditures Bureau auditors may need additional information clarification or documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and NonJudicial Settlement Agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway pled guilty to … her theft to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State … Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J Conaway pled guilty to petit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and serves as an advocate and resource for the elderly and persons with … home residents and families are experiencing in having an advocate to represent them at a time when they are in most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report … country New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities … not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect in programs it oversees as … Thomas P. DiNapoli. In July, DiNapoli released an audit of the state Office of Mental Health that included similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and … and managed care organizations have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, Medicaid reimburses the plan providers for the enrollee’s Part C cost-sharing … Key Findings We reviewed selected Medicare Advantage plan contracts offered by Fidelis and WellCare and, based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Forensic Audit of Payments to … for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the … by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The federal government established the Medicare buy-in program to assist certain low-income people pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… These Medicare Advantage Plans typically have networks of participating providers whom they reimburse directly for … the entire Part C cost-sharing amount claimed, regardless of the amount. Key Findings During the audit period, Medicaid … could have saved up to $69 million if it limited payments of Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities such that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cMedicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in the home. … or rehabilitative centers. The EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode … transferred into Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should not have received full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… is a regional transportation authority established by New York State to provide safe, reliable, and convenient public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels