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DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths

… rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … or ethnicity, have access to the highest level of care.” In 2010, New York launched the Maternal Mortality Review … Initiative to reduce maternal deaths and morbidities. In 2018, the state created the Taskforce on Maternal …

Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)

… and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). Background The Department of … operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced at the offices included: … $6.9 million for services purportedly performed by the six dentists at the Brooklyn offices. Our initial audit report, …

DiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents

… the two years and that DoE should have reported another 428 incidents to the state but did not. The incidents that … disruptive incidents 20 397 200 197 Totals   1,417 989 428 * Incident categories used to calculate a school’s SVI. … Choir Academy of Harlem 301 230 71 Totals   1,417 989 428 …

Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds

… announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)

… a barrier to prevent wheelchair castors and crutch tips from falling off and restroom towel dispensers mounted at an … Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …

Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000

… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … enforcement, District Attorney Oakes and the State Police, for their diligence and Albion town officials for acting …

DiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion

… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first quarter ending June 30, 2014, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is always to grow the Fund’s long-term value in order to protect and …

DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor

… today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for … The contract was a $4.7 million contract to paint 13 NYS DOT bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. During the … the lack of due diligence in the contracting process by DOT. The primary concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos …

DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program

… and language barriers,” DiNapoli said. “After looking at the state’s program, my auditors made several … New York since the ninth grade earn a high school diploma at the same rate as children in the “economically … methods to periodically provide evaluation results both at the METS level and program-wide to monitor performance …

DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution

… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in …

DiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New … needs,” DiNapoli said. “My office has launched a new tool to provide transparency on this emergency spending and show …

Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)

… pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the … one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for the prenatal and postpartum physician care and hospital …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political causes and on two others to adopt a new policy before contributing to the political activities of third-party organizations. … in the New York State Common Retirement Funds portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending …

DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment

… in IT assets during this period and the need to properly account for them also increased. DiNapoli’s auditors also …

DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry … providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its … hotels and retail stores. There is no doubt the recovery of New York state requires a robust and equitable recovery in …

NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index

… on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, State Comptroller Thomas P. … within its internally managed public equity portfolio to FTSE Russell's Russell 1000 TPI Climate Transition Index … for leading the way with its comprehensive approach to addressing the enormous challenges posed by climate …

DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records

… Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to increase her paid time off and lower her health insurance … Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the organizations payroll system to defraud …

Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)

… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … in our initial audit report, Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Report … To assess the extent of implementation of the two …

XIII.10 Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest land, but some property …