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DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to our partnership with Yates County District Attorney Casella and Sheriff … until May 21, 2019, when she resigned. Brown was charged with corrupting the government in the second degree (class C … servant (class C Felony); two counts of tampering with public records in the first degree (class D felony); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… time. It is my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor on implementing these recommendations. … failed to file the required annual financial report (AUD) with DiNapoli’s office for fiscal years 2016 through 2019. … officials have not provided their independent auditors with the necessary financial information. The scope of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… 2017. “Ms. Bell, as an elected official, swore to act with honesty and integrity. Instead, she took advantage of … State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to our partnership with Clinton County District Andrew Wylie and the Clinton … in a dormant town clerk bank account. Bell was charged with five counts of falsifying business records in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Police. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer Colucci … D.A. William Grady and the State Police for partnering with us against public corruption.” “This arrest should serve … in exposing this fraud.” The defendant has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree and corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… York City. There are more than 3,700 taxing jurisdictions with independent authority to levy property taxes in New York … to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property tax levies … See local governments’ compliance with the property tax cap: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and … Department’s monitoring of the UPK providers’ compliance with applicable health and safety regulations was sufficient. … Services, to ensure that UPK providers were complying with health and safety requirements. In addition, we found a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followSafety at Stations
… steps to address safety-related issues at all of its train stations including determining if “Customer Assistance … steps to address safetyrelated issues at all of its train stations including determining if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… to existing and prospective homeowners in compliance with Program criteria. Our audit covers the period February … profit organizations (grant managers) that contract with the Corporation and are responsible for determining a … managers’ award files to verify applicants’ compliance with Program eligibility requirements. Clarify requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… records. Tri-State owes Parks at least $10,485 in licensing fees and potentially as much as $37,034 in … contract terms. Key Recommendations Recover the $10,485 in licensing fees due Parks based on the underreported Tri-State … report. Follow up on the $37,034 of potentially underpaid licensing fees due Parks (based on unreported sales) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsDairy Inspections
… inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws. Unit inspectors are … Inspectors consistently rated establishments in accordance with prescribed procedures and followed the appropriate … of the Milk Inspection Program database, in conjunction with the Office of Information Technology Services, to easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsSamaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… by Samaritan Village, Inc. are valid and consistent with contract terms and that contract deliverables are being … OASAS entered into a five-year $73.3 million contract with Samaritan Village, Inc. covering the period July 1, 2009 … submitted by Samaritan Village are valid and consistent with contract terms. As a result, OASAS reimbursed Samaritan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… the vehicle from service until they are fixed. Carriers with poor safety records may also be subject to more … Key Recommendations Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification that vehicles have … to improve carrier compliance, particularly for those with poor safety histories and out-of-service violations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… of New York City. For New York City, OCA works directly with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to … District Offices and New York City, including purchases with missing or incomplete documentation and municipalities … reviewed), including unapproved purchases, purchases with insufficient supporting documentation, and purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… organizations. In October 2015, adult Medicaid recipients with significant behavioral health needs began to be enrolled … prescription drugs, to Medicaid recipients age 21 or older with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. … additional $1.2 million in rebates that could be collected with further efforts by the Department. We recommended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… recipient. Under managed care, the Department contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs), which arrange for the … drugs to the Medicaid program, nor does it provide MCOs with information or assistance to determine the most … and ensure drug utilization is steered toward drugs with the lowest net cost when medically appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… substance use disorder systems of care in the nation, with approximately 1,700 prevention, treatment, and recovery … and/or reintegration. The redesign was implemented with the expectation that Part 819 providers would convert … OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. In the case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the Program The New … and DOB Violations when a property or construction site does not comply with codes, rules, and regulations. The … with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety. The audit, which covered the period January 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… did not file an annual 2011 financial report with the State Comptroller’s Office. Key Recommendations Confer with the District’s legal advisor about seeking reimbursement of previous gifts and loans made with public moneys. Take steps, as may be necessary, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… of credit cards. The Town also did not monitor compliance with its code of ethics policy and entered into contracts … update the Town’s code of ethics and cease doing business with the Board member’s business. Carefully review, with consultation from the Town’s counsel as appropriate, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208