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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities

… notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and actions are taken. State officials must do more to ensure facilities are meeting requirements.” In February … a state facility. His parents had attempted multiple times to obtain information concerning several unexplained …

Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services

… Access to State Contracts The Office of General Services (OGS) awards contracts for a vast array of goods and services … for local governments and school districts. You can view OGS contracts on its website at www.ogs.ny.gov , or register to receive email notices on …

DiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start

… comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an  audit  released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right path. OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important …

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

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … audit report, Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). … range of health care services, including dental services, to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have …

DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track

… for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … "There is no question that LIRR has some tough challenges to overcome, and faced many unexpected incidents this past …

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 …

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

… village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in …

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

… not report hundreds of violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED) as required under the … SED uses local districts’ reports of disruptive behavior to create School Violence Indexes (SVI) that can determine if a school needs to develop safety and emergency response plans. “Every child …

Retroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting

… salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant retroactive service credit reviewed, contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the …

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

… Refunds to an Agency Sole Custody Account Process and Document … of SFS. The Business Unit must maintain documentation to support the advance to the employee and must make that available to the Office of …

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

DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000

… Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full … decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the … Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to Cortland County DA …

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 …

Retroactive Service Credit due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Legacy Reporting

… salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant retroactive service credit reviewed, contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. 1 To adjust a member’s salary or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the …

NYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020

… during the first four months of the year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … has eased in the near term, but the city should continue to increase its reserves and look for opportunities for savings.” The city intends to transfer the surplus to FY 2021 by prepaying certain …

DiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records

… and sales tax collections, making it easier for the city to afford new services and to balance the budget. Still, some sectors have lost jobs in … report found. The city’s job growth rate from 2009 to 2019 was 24.3 percent, compared to 15.3 percent for the …

DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population

… Despite spending about $36 million to reduce the subway homeless population, the homeless … city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has neglected to monitor a non-profit that has repeatedly failed to conduct outreach it was hired for, according to an audit …

DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor

… bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This company appears to be closely affiliated with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The …

DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment

… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …

DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery

… online dashboards to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its … half that of the total private sector. Securities : While many sectors continue to experience improvement in employment …