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Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… and fines and fees collected were appropriately accounted for. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to December … by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of NYC Transit (Transit) rules governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments. “This case is a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January 1, … Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension … Attorney Doorley and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for their partnership in ensuring our state pension fund and … I want to thank the New York State Comptroller’s Office for leading this investigation and identifying this egregious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… the MTA’s budget through 2026 — and federal approval for congestion pricing — are positive signs that the MTA can … whether it comes back to riders, toll payers and taxpayers for more assistance down the road. Key Findings: MTA’s … 2025 before declining slightly. However, after adjusting for recent MTA and state actions, DiNapoli’s office projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. (Life Skills) on its Consolidated … focused primarily on expenses claimed on Life Skills’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2017. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2013. Background Students are eligible for a tuition refund when they are enrolled in a … in operation - students who drop out are also eligible for a tuition refund. Students in such schools are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… report, Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments … Resources Administration in New York City) are responsible for determining NAMI amounts for their Medicaid nursing home recipients. Localities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … to line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Greg Pasqua and the … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … was no documentation to support they were ready to be used for at least one of the five seasons reviewed. Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… demonstrate robust demand from investors large and small for New York’s General Obligation bonds,” said DiNapoli. … the state to reduce yields offered, and hence reduce costs for taxpayers.” The GO Bonds consist of: - $216,035,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… (DOE) needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next steps after high school, according to an audit … of students did not graduate on time and were not prepared for higher education or to obtain employment, and identified … DiNapoli said. “The DOE must make sure students are ready for their next steps after high school and should prioritize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … the hospital portion of this plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which require fiscal preparation, … “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service … P. DiNapoli regarding the request from the City of Troy for clarification regarding the use of public funding to … proud that our initiative has helped address this issue for Troy and municipalities across the state by unlocking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… information technology (IT) equipment being unaccounted for, and the agency destroys new and barely used devices … ITS was created in 2012 to centralize IT services for state executive agencies. In addition to overseeing the … IT services and purchasing and maintaining equipment for state employees, ITS is responsible for keeping an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union … pensions, the same does not hold true for paying for retiree health insurance. The state and local governments pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1987
… submit the appropriate New 2.5x Earns Code (as listed in OSC Actions above) on the Time Entry page or the Time Entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1987-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainFare Evasion
… to introduce a task force to reduce fare evasion, increase revenue, and improve safety for MTA workers. The … in MTA PD overtime costs, but it does not include base salary and fringe benefits. The MTA deployed 500 more … that progress is not being made and stated that the huge increase in estimated revenue loss from fare evasion is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2029
… implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible M/C employees working at DOCCS. … overtime rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay to overtime eligible M/C employees. The new overtime rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2029-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligible