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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls

… The city of Glens Falls’ financial condition has declined due to burdensome debt costs, the subsidization of a downtown civic center and expenses … The city of Glens Falls financial condition has declined due …

DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight

… but without adequate safeguards in place the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be measured. While some IDAs around the state have begun to improve their oversight of projects, more needs to be done.” The … reform package was approved by both houses of the state Legislature and, if signed into law by the Governor, will …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has launched a new Academy for New York State Local Officials that will provide … an enhanced training program to help local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated by the Comptroller’s Division of Local …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014

… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews … Yonkers Partners in Education, New York City Outward Bound Center and Harlem Center for Education. Department of … Center for Child Development ($630,000) and Visiting Nurse Service of New York ($580,000). $1.9 million Office of …

Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects ( 2010-S-34 ). … that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling subway diversions, more needed … not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements to communicate information about …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)

… who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the gross pay calculations of these employees to determine … audit. 1 These employees were paid $1.3 million during the audit period. …

Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items

… through December 31, 2016. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … range of services including, but not limited to, hospital services, office visits, home care, medical equipment, mental health services, and prescription drugs. The State …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has designated 44 municipalities across the state as  fiscally stressed , this … stability of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at least once during this … York’s cities,” said DiNapoli. “While it is clear that our municipalities continue to struggle with balancing revenues …

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

… In addition, federal policies relating to visas and other immigration programs have increased restrictions on migrant …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015

… approved nearly 1.3 million payments worth $9.6 billion in January. His office also rejected 190 contracts and … with Oakgrove Construction to rehab Interchange 57A in the Buffalo region. $1.3 million with Hardesty and Hanover Construction Services for construction inspection in the New York City region.  Department of Transportation …

Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)

… supplementary medical insurance for a broad range of outpatient medical services, physicians’ fees, and medical … which would otherwise be the financial obligation of the patient (such as deductibles and coinsurance). Federally …

Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16

… the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal Year 2015-16, New York State … rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by about nine percent from 20.1 percent of … rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease by about 11 percent from 27.6 percent of …

Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)

… audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50). Background Many of the State's Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare Part B, which provides supplementary medical … supplies. Individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare are commonly referred to as "dual eligible." …

Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)

… recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Report … 30, 2010, Medicaid made $15.6 million in improper managed care payments on behalf of 14,899 recipients who, by State law, were precluded from enrollment in managed care programs. We recommended that the Department investigate …

Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)

… made in our audit report, Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (2010-S-47). Background … and procedures in place to ensure proper Medicaid payments for foster care children placed in voluntary agencies. The … (known as voluntary agencies) are enrolled in Medicaid. For these children, the State establishes a “Daily Child Care …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014

… than 1.3 million payments worth more than $7.6 billion during the month of July. His office also rejected 256 … more than 13 million payments worth more than $76 billion during the month of July …

DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud

… for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to 24 months incarceration and ordered to pay … of the help they need,” DiNapoli said. “His conviction today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat … this year following a joint investigation was sentenced today to 24 months incarceration and ordered to pay $2151318 …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014

… New York students. Approved $17 million for snow removal, road salt and de-icing supplies for New York’s roads and …

DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

…  on how the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) monitors hate crimes statewide.   “Criminal acts involving … In the audit of DCJS, auditors found the agency adequately monitors hate crime reporting and accurately reports hate …