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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

… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality and low in cost. The time and effort spent researching, … into three general categories: commodities, service and technology. Capitalizing on the State's buying power and …

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

… Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program, which provides a wide range of health care services, including dental services, to … Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced at the offices …

DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track

… past winter, but it can provide its riders with better service by improving preparations for major disruptions, … 24, 2018. The audit sampled 11 of the train delays based on date, time of day (i.e. rush hour), branch and type of … For example, in January 2018 on-time performance was 83.9 percent, 8.5 points below the 92.4 percent achieved in …

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 …

DiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 … offset by benefit payments. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund enjoyed a robust first quarter based on solid …

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 … also revealed that Bailey: Misappropriated the equivalent of 67 percent of the village’s real property tax … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli …

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

… to SED include: 50 incidents of assault with a physical injury, for example: At IS 27 in Staten Island, a student … 17 incidents that qualified as assaults with physical injury but were classified as less-serious minor altercations … which should have been listed as an assault with physical injury but was instead reported by DoE to SED as a minor …

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. …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political … said. “At a minimum companies should voluntarily disclose how much and where they are putting their resources.” The … spending promotes. The proposals also request the reports be publicly disclosed. The Fund is in discussions with some …

DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program

… in the agricultural or fishing industries. Annually, about 5,400 migrant children receive program services … face difficulties obtaining data from school districts about their migrant students. DiNapoli recommended SED: Take …

DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution

… for their work on this case.”  “By working with the town of Potsdam’s judges, the diligent work of the Comptroller’s investigators provided substantial … municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income.  Auditors also identified a cash shortage of …

DiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers

… tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York City. State agencies have spent $316.2 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum seekers through Sept. 30. New York City’s …

Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Report 2010-S-51), …

Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)

… the Department pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, … in termination or a miscarriage, as these are considered reimbursed to the MCO through the monthly premium for the … termination or miscarriage; and $2.4 million that was paid when the SMCP date of service preceded the birth by 1 to 6 …

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

… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions … To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the …

DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… agreement,” DiNapoli said. “This audit raises questions about whether these incentives are achieving their goal to …

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 Preparation: If an employee was issued a check from a Business Unit’s sole custody account, the advance must be reconciled outside of … The employee must provide a check payable to the sole custody account at the time of the submission of the expense …

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

DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery

… : Despite a 9.2% increase in 2020, retail salaries remain about half that of the total private sector. Securities : …