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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused … from New York State Comptroller's Office, arrested Amy D. Olmstead after a long investigation," Chief McPherson … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last … $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts in the month of December totaled $8.4 billion, $422.5 million above last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… claim is a duplicate or has been partially paid before, reject the entire claim or reduce it to the unpaid amount. Be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chatham Central School District , Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District , Edmeston Central School District , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School … his office completed audits of the Chatham Central School District Cherry ValleySpringfield Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Yates County District Attorney Todd … the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports, provide interim financial … they did not have financial information available to develop multiyear financial or capital plans, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying … allegedly took place from April 2017 to August 2017. “Ms. Bell, as an elected official, swore to act with honesty and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … County District Attorney’s Office for their hard work in exposing this fraud.” The defendant has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree and corrupting the government in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since … said. "Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Capital Program Revenue and Expenses (Report 2014-S-54 ). Background The New York … thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York … to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and … building codes, and for equipment and furnishings to be safe and suitable for children and maintained in a state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followSafety at Stations
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway has taken appropriate steps to address safety-related issues at all of its train stations including determining if “Customer Assistance … To determine whether Staten Island Railway has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… a recipient’s eligibility. The annual income and liquid assets of recipients must be below the limits … we reviewed met the Program’s prescribed income and liquid asset eligibility criteria. However, two Program … not eligible for their grants, which totaled $67,000. The liquid assets of the two recipients exceeded the limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… Background Riverbank State Park (Riverbank), a 28-acre rooftop park on the west side of Manhattan, is open 365 days … and cultural facilities. Tri-State operates Riverbank’s 150-seat restaurant, under a five-year revenue contract … revenue. There were unexplained deposits made to Tri-State’s contract-related bank accounts. In addition, Parks did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsDairy Inspections
… The Unit performed approximately 6,000 inspections at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsSamaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… monitoring the contract to ensure claims submitted by Samaritan Village, Inc. are valid and consistent with … OASAS entered into a five-year $73.3 million contract with Samaritan Village, Inc. covering the period July 1, 2009 … Chemical Dependency Services Program (Program) for adults. Samaritan Village has service facilities located throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… Background The Department is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety … Program (Program). The Program's goal is to reduce the number and severity of crashes, fatalities, and injuries … performed by Department inspectors and specially trained State Police and local police officers. When inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… for court improvements, including security enhancements, renovations, and furnishings. Key Findings While OCA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… the Department of Health (Department) obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. … uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department pays pharmacy providers directly for each drug dispensed to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-follow