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State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations … of nursing homes but more must be done. Families need to know their loved ones have safe accommodations and providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… New York's asthma-related Medicaid expenditures rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for … just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… After the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s … critical needs while improving the state’s affordability. I’m also concerned this budget again advances provisions that … growing debt burden and poor debt practices demonstrate how the state’s current statutory debt limits are too easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… answers do not always reveal the true situation. As a result, caseworkers’ judgement factors heavily into screening … days of being assessed. Auditors found that in the fall of 2021, 83 of the 359 clients staying at assessment shelters … have qualified them for a mental health shelter. However, 26% (795) were not placed in a mental health shelter. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which … in assets saved by individuals and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Enrollment and Billing (Erie County) Certain billings to school districts of residence were not accurate and … that appropriated a total of $19 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Bethpage Fire District , Town of Bombay , Town of Hempstead … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Operations (Onondaga County) Authority officials need to improve controls over payroll and employee benefits to ensure that employees are paid the salaries and wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… recreation department were not properly segregated. One employee had almost complete control of the cash receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association and the St. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Ballston Spa Central School District , Dover Union Free … for independently verifying whether retirees are still living or whether their dependents are still eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… gift cards so they understand all of the fees, which may reduce the value of the card if it isn't used." Under the … are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… DiNapoli made 12 recommendations to DOH to collect the unclaimed rebates and improve its processes to maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal information, mobile devices, remote access, online banking and data backups. School officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… it did not review the supporting documentation. As a result, the board did not properly approve 572 disbursements … analyses are not prepared. Auditors determined from January through June 2016, the cash on hand exceeded known … officer's duties related to cash receipts. As a result, the officer was performing incompatible duties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and effectively." Bath Central School District – Online Banking (Steuben County) Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The board did not adopt an online banking policy and officials did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… limit, the board allowed it to exceed the statutory limit for the past three years. As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted … all of the purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for appropriate purposes, claims were not adequately audited … (Otsego County) Auditors commended district officials for identifying opportunities to increase revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains outstanding as of Feb. 28, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … like Massena and DeKalb. The environmental and financial benefits of these agreements continue to pay long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-county