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Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties including all leases
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Gives Best Wishes For New Year, 01/01/15
… “New Year's Day is a fresh start and a time to embrace new … from lessons learned over the past year. Across the state from Buffalo to Brooklyn to Babylon and from the … for positive change, which will mean a better New York for us all. I wish all New Yorkers a happy, safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-gives-best-wishes-new-year-010115State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also makes statutory changes that … statutory, rather than informal, reserves. This will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24Special Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1869 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about 25 year special plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements … meaning participants will pay $1.50 in program fees each year for every $1,000 invested in the plan. The maximum … to New York Advisor-Guided Plan account holders this year. For information about New York State's 529 College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient … process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services provided to Empire Plan members. United … pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpSpecial Plan for Town of Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers (Sections 89-q and 603(m))
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about special plan for Town of Elmira Distract 1 Traffic Officers Sections 89q …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-town-elmira-district-1-traffic-officers-sections-89-q-and-603mMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) inappropriately billed Medicaid for prescription medications. The audit covered the period … State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before … to provide for them. Executive Order 202.18 authorizes a retroactive waiver of the 15 day waiting period to March 7, 2020, the date that the state emergency was declared, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. … The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28IX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents … award prior to receiving the GAD. Pre-Award Project Setup For these specific situations, the agency can establish … Fund. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 05/09/2023 … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend … through the formal rainy day fund reserves is essential for sustaining services that New Yorkers rely on and … middleclass New Yorkers and small businesses boost wages for health care workers make green investments and extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several entities are responsible for coordinating services on behalf of individuals who are … to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for … as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District … and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was appointed to protect,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… associated with major rail accidents. “The potential for oil train accidents demands that we take every measure to … is self-insured at a level of $25 million per occurrence for what it terms as “non-catastrophic” property damage, such … contaminated sites. “Comptroller DiNapoli has shined a light on the troubling reality that railroads often are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the … Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf (Mill Neck School) on its Consolidated Fiscal … CFRs detailing program related expenses. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines contained in the Manual. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, the Mill Neck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP and includes … the prescription drug benefit portion of the Plan. Based on the primary contract, the Department reimburses United for … Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy