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DiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… abuses such as allowing some conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… to hold accountable those who violate the public’s trust.” “This sentencing makes it clear that if a public … W. Vale. “Instead she took advantage of the public’s trust for her own personal gain. The actions of Ms. Wormuth erode the public’s trust in our elected officials. The FBI is proud to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1 ). Background We issued … whether the Provider inappropriately billed Medicaid for vision services. The scope of the audit was from January … received over $22,000 in improper Medicaid payments for claims with inappropriate coinsurance charges and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionDiNapoli: 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: 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-budgetsDiNapoli: 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-educationDiNapoli: 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-paymentsSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… New York State and Local Retirement System … Information for members about 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oDiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York … to sustainable investments is $5 billion and growing. For all of this and more, the state pension fund has been … recognized as the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its climate change work by the Asset Owners Disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No … assigned identification numbers to individuals eligible for Medicaid, and whether inappropriate Medicaid payments … The Department oversees and establishes guidelines for local districts regarding Medicaid eligibility. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL … he admitted to his fraud, and he will be held accountable for his corruption.” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … restitution. I thank U.S. Attorney Bharara and the F.B.I. for their continued partnership in the fight against public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: 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-taxpayersUnder 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-medicaidEmpire 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-healthLife 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-costMedicaid 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-recipientsPractices 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-feesAudit 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-31-2013DiNapoli: 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-damages