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DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s office has … have not improved over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said DiNapoli. … it is clear that our municipalities continue to struggle with balancing revenues against increasing costs, we also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) … emergency care and hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or work days. … Department effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… Objective To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) … February 28, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is a SED-approved, for-profit special education provider of center- and home-based services to infants, toddlers, and … included: $71,397 in personal service costs consisting of salary and fringe benefits paid to the Director’s husband … rates as appropriate. Remind Whispering Pines officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative, is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the … needed services, avoid tax increases and keep the budget in balance,” said DiNapoli. “But city officials are working … higher than the 3.3 percent growth for all cities in the state. By comparison, the city’s revenues increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure … District Attorney Andrew J Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L Bell Clerk of the Town of Saranac Bell 54 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsElecting the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent … to retire in the near future. Considering transferring or reinstating a previous retirement system membership. There … to elect is June 30, 2026 . For members who transfer or are promoted into an eligible title , the deadline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planOpinion 94-1
… to district) COUNTY LAW, §267; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A county is not authorized to chargeback to a county … or those matters specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]), including the compensation of its officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1JCC of Mid-Westchester – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background JCC is a not-for-profit organization located in Scarsdale, New York, that offers a variety of services to children and adults in the community, including health, fitness, art, … provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jcc-mid-westchester-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBenchmark Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Benchmark Family … services and Preschool Integrated Special Class services to 94 children with learning disabilities from school … and St. Lawrence counties. The counties pay tuition to BFS for its preschool special education services using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/29/benchmark-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGanrormic, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in Orchard Park, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. Ganrormic serves … SED. The State then reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the special education tuition that the counties pay. SED … for reimbursement. We also questioned the appropriateness of $14,431 in costs for professional services that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/ganrormic-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSpotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-58) Benchmark Family Services, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/spotted-zebra-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… plan and back-up copies of data are not stored in a secure off-site location. Key Recommendations Ensure that due … electronic data in an environmentally and physically secure off-site location. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Rochester Childfirst Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Class services to 56 children with learning disabilities from ten school districts in Monroe County. Monroe County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/rochester-childfirst-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHTA of New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by HTA of New York, Inc. (HTA) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. HTA is reimbursed for preschool … in other than personal service costs, which consisted of $15,813 that was not related to the SEIT program, $3,678 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/hta-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election … systems. In 2018, the EAC made the HAVA Election Security Grant (HAVA Security Grant) available to help states improve and enhance election … from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the States election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended June 30, 2014. Background Newmeadow, a not-for-profit organization located in Malta, New York, provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released today … State Police and Steuben County District Attorney Baker for working with my staff to hold this individual responsible for her actions.” From August 2008 through February 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… 2020-21 totaled $82.4 billion — $3 billion higher than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the … (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the … which was $1.5 billion higher than the most recent forecast; $918 million in payments were made to eliminate all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York … travel practices the Department had identified associated with this employee. Key Findings Travel expenses totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expenses