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DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's public campaign finance system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing preschool special education providers throughout … for gifts, including $645 for flowers and $16,191 for gift baskets given to both employees and non-employees. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th Council District, but was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… business records in the first degree, a class D felony, in Bronx County Supreme Court. "For years, Ms. Mendez allegedly … of families using the day care services at the 1984 Daly Avenue location of Tremont Crotona Inc., which were stored in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: … An initial audit issued in February found that OITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup … Supervision (DOCCS): Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices (2016-S-43) Auditors found DOCCS has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… and a $5,000 fine. The sentencing followed an eleven-day trial in July that resulted in a guilty verdict on five … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "We must have a zero tolerance for public corruption and we will continue to partner with … "New Yorkers deserve elected officials whose priority is the needs of their constituents, not lining their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… In making a vendor responsibility determination, you must assess whether the vendor has: appropriate … capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of integrity; … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Conduct a Responsibility Review … You should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Problem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up) (2020-F-5) An audit … operating policies and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and … identified in the initial report, and additional action is still needed. Department of Health, Medicaid Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… contribution reserve by $4.3 million. Auditors found that, without board authorization, officials restricted $16,157 in … policy to indicate the extent to which fund balance can be used, what a minimum acceptable balance is and when it … Their response is included in the final report, which can be found at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … were not giving the court the opportunity to decide how to proceed while the probationer was still under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals, nursing homes and individual nurses, for patient safety violations and use its power under the law to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with respect … Requirements State procurement laws require that state contracting entities award contracts only to responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2054
… earnings that are calculated automatically, such as OT for Annuals 2080 (Earnings Code OCS), will be calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2054-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-firearmsOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (2014-S-50), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing conditions of Strict and Intens
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s50-response.pdfDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… to further improve the Fund’s policies and procedures. The latest review, covering the period of 2012-2015, concludes … reforms, as well as the eight new recommendations from the latest report, including creating a formal training program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, its 2015-2019 capital program is facing a … raised fares and tolls by 10 percent, and the state raised dedicated transit taxes by more than $1 billion. The MTA’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallOpinion 92-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (applicability of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Straphangers are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) reported numbers would have them believe, according to … a decline in performance. Wait assessment measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014XIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… of programs. This section addresses Cash and Non-Cash awards associated with all merit award programs including longevity awards, performance awards, recognition awards and achievement awards. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… managed care organizations (MCOs) to coordinate the care for enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries. In exchange, MCOs receive a monthly premium payment for each … to 90 percent or higher by the end of 2016. Despite this operational shift, the State remains legally responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection