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Violations 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, … contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and … former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws relating to ethics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesOpinion 91-61
… plan. We have been asked whether town and village justice courts must collect the additional one per cent (1%) fee on … subdivision two provides, in part, that town and village courts "shall be entitled" to the additional 1% fee, this … does not have such an approved plan, the town and village courts in that county should not collect the additional one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Oversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To achieve these goals, … 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Its Comprehensive Afterschool System … and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. According to Department contracts, Ridgewood, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student … proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… its homeless outreach services contract at Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station), Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central), and the … 600,000 customers daily to their destinations via Penn Station or Grand Central in Manhattan. The presence of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… also be subject to a tax penalty. Please read the election form carefully before submitting and speak to a tax advisor … unless your plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the … unless your plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… out instructions contained in a will or to administer the estate of the deceased. The executor can be named in the will or appointed … account to hold any money due to the estate; Inventory the deceased person’s assets and their present value; Collect all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up) (2020-F-12) A report issued in August 2019 found that DEC had made significant progress … waste tire sites. However, auditors identified delays in the timely abatement of waste tire sites due to delays in establishing a new abatement contract through the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… DiNapoli and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector employed 93,500 people in 6,250 establishments. These jobs had an average salary of … In 2019 New York Citys arts entertainment and recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… to strike a blow against public corruption and ensure that justice is served.” “Ms. Wormuth was elected into office to … Office. We stand committed to continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all … Zarrella and Deputy Bureau Chief Antoine Karam. The Criminal Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingWestchester 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
… A federal grand jury in White Plains New York returned an Indictment yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… plan for NYSHIP. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates with … rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Hospitals may be entitled to additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that Robert Garcia, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department ("BMFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Robert Garcia the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that American Electric Power (AEP), one of the largest carbon emitters in the country, has adopted new, long-term targets for … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that American Electric Power AEP one of the largest carbon emitters in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsOpinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99m of the General Municipal Law where the defendant in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: State Education … Department: Easter Seals New York, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-27) For the three calendar years ended Dec. 31, 2013, Easter Seals NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… programs also obtain savings through the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which requires drug manufacturers to … ensure providers bill physician-administered drugs at the discounted drug acquisition cost. Key Findings Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… when someone is actually placed in a facility. Didn’t Make Station Visits Based on the homeless population, BRC was … supposed to visit stations either twice a week (high risk station), once a week (medium risk), or once every six weeks … with BRC workers. Outreach Observations Auditors made 12 station visits (7 announced and 5 unannounced) and found BRC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities … students at its more than 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools, including 202,000 students who receive … services. Students with greater special education needs and challenges, such as autism spectrum disorders, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… a significant amount of funding to the campuses for salaries and other forms of compensation, some in addition to state salaries. Auditors found neither foundations' payroll-related … million by UBF. Four of these individuals each received salaries exceeding $100,000 from both the University at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversight