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DiNapoli: 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 …

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DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… transfers, withdrawals and deposits from the department’s account, as well as from the firemen's benevolent …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015

… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews … contracts including $7.4 million with O’Connell Electric Co. to upgrade electrical distribution at Great Meadow … and policy development. New York State Legislature - Senate $6,000 to Loeb & Loeb LLP for legal services including …

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural … is a crucial piece of the state's economy, with farms contributing nearly $2.4 billion to the state's gross … on immigrant workers." New York has more than 35,000 farms covering 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages have a calendar-based fiscal year – a total of 1,043 communities. … today join the previously announced 115 municipalities and school districts that have been classified in some level of … In addition, DiNapoli's Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts ongoing outreach with local …

DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight

… of IDAs. To read the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency report, visit:  … To read the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency report, visit:  …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014

… improprieties. In total for calendar year 2014, DiNapoli's office approved approximately 21,500 contracts valued at … York. $6.6 million contract with Cold Spring Construction Co. for critical bridge replacement over Tonawanda Creek, … sexual harassment/retaliation policy. New York State Senate $147,000 to Kirkland & Ellis LLP for legal services …

Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the … Labor Law – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law).  Effective July 2009, the Law limits the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to a  report  released today by State … DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But … New York state farms generated $57 billion in revenue in 2017 according to a report released today by …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State … for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are … it comes to erectile dysfunction drugs. And paying for sex offenders who’ve committed terrible crimes to get these …

Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services

… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …

Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016

… 2014 through June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, … the Program During the audit period, the Department’s Market Order Administration was responsible for the administration of all farm product market orders, except those involving dairy products. Each …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… levy growth will be 2 percent for the second year in a row, however, mixed economic signals may require local … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and … uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments … was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014

… nearly 1,500 payments valued at nearly $7.4 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … office averages 11 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of …

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services

… Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Managed Care or … Plan. We sampled 266 such claims (totaling $220,661 in Medicaid payments) to determine the appropriateness of the …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014

… than 2,700 payments valued at more than $10 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit … with Union Concrete & Construction Corp. to replace four I-290 bridges in Tonawanda. Office of General Services – …

DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments

… 2015-16. DiNapoli’s report also found that total local sales tax collections grew by $739 million, or 5.2 percent … percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011. Growth in county sales taxes outside New York City was 3.8 percent from 2012 … 1.7 percent. For 2014, the first three quarters saw slower sales tax growth, as downstate disaster recovery spending …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… including one related to the taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …