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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the … partnership and diligence in exposing this fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned yesterday … this case. Dennis Lemke, Esq. represents Eckstein and James Drucker, Esq. represents Brody. The charges are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… to be used by agency payroll officers only, not employees or third parties. Requests must originate from the State … not submit the employee’s Social Security number, in part or whole. Depending upon the type of request, additional … W-2. It should be used in addition to the original Form W-2. When requesting a Form W-2c, an agency must explain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… Objective To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is following its wage investigation … these responsibilities, the Department’s Division of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to vigorously enforce New … cover minimum wage and overtime, illegal deductions, day-of-rest and meal period requirements, and child labor, help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… Higher-than-projected revenue and cost-saving initiatives have helped New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget … year-end surplus of $3.9 billion that will be used to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year, helping the city … in recent months. The city’s revenue projections are also not as conservative as they have been in the past, leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… regarding: Thresholds Contract Numbering Contract Prefixes New York State Contract Identifiers Contract Funds … CONTRACT STATUS Agencies and vendors should use Open Book New York and the New York State VendRep System to obtain … can also view the status of approved contracts for all State agencies. A vendor can view the status (Received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1097
… Reinstatements from leaves Corrections to appointment, reinstatement and separation dates Promotions Salary … effective date in NYSTEP. Civil Service Commission Reinstatement (Rule 5.4) Payable from the effective date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1097-retroactive-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… today called on Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by … including Mark Zuckerberg; against all four directors up for election at Twitter; and against four of the 10 directors up for election at Alphabet. One of the reasons for the vote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … help level the playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The … subcontractors yet the MTA conducted its investigations when only 11 of these subcontractors were on site. For two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from … estimate that Shorefront underpaid its 26 workers a total of at least $123,224. Shorefront submitted incorrect … ensure that they are accurate. Work with the Department of Labor to determine whether contractor employees are due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… in New York City are addressed promptly.” In fiscal year 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor found 2,819 minors … labor law violations in the state in 2022 compared with 2021. Labor investigations cannot be opened until a claim has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycTown of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the … 2023, eMedNY processed over 420 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $47.1 billion. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2023-through-september-30-2023DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… 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 … chose to abuse this power and steal from the organization. My thanks to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Information Technology (Steuben County) … retroactive buyout payment of $2,000 for 2016. Madison County – Claims Audit and Payment Process Auditors … paid without board approval. Village of Palmyra – Justice Court Operations (Wayne County) The justice’s cash balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1The Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… To determine whether the costs claimed by the Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. were … through January 26, 2015. Background The Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. (ANIBIC), located in Queens, is a not-for-profit agency. For over 50 years, ANIBIC has provided a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidatedDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… for students in need of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay for … He also directed certain Twilight teachers to submit false time sheets that stated they were at work. Cecile was … Judge Gordon J. Cuffy in Onondaga County Court. He is due back in court on June 3, 2022. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that claims are sufficiently documented and supported, are for legitimate district purposes, and are audited and … instead of 2 percent. The district treasurer was paid for leave time she was not entitled to which was valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Whitehall Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-42)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services, determine whether these services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/whitehall-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-42Moriah Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-64)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for … ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and … Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure all documentation requirements are met to submit Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-64