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DiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… be sold illicitly,” DiNapoli said. “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for … two telephone orders for the anti-anxiety drug Alprazolam on the same day for one recipient. Each order was filled for … Formally remind pharmacy providers of the supply limits on controlled substances. DOH agreed with the audit’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Joint Allowance — Full* This option will provide … lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your death, your beneficiary will receive the same monthly amount (without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… year ending 2018, the cities of Amsterdam (Montgomery County) and Long Beach (Nassau County) are designated as being in “significant fiscal … To search the complete list of fiscal stress scores, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 59 districts that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few … school districts across the state have been classified as in fiscal stress, school officials should remain vigilant and … DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal stress in school districts. Using financial indicators that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today reminded New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are … account owners can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income, and married couples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1199
… whose educational assistance benefits as identified on the report either Exceeds $5,250 or Exceeds $5,250 when … how the educational assistance amount will be displayed on the employee’s paycheck or direct deposit advice … this letter that identifies the specific paycheck date on which the withholding for educational assistance benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1199-educational-assistance-benefitsImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… and audit found that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay … the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." "This arrest once again … said Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The victims in this case were the residents who put their trust in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… District Attorney’s Office for their outstanding work on this case," New York State Police Acting Superintendent … property owner’s payment to another. She spent the funds on, among other things, social outings with friends and … before Judge Michael J. Misiaszek and is due back in court on Nov. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… The Department, in turn, submits a fingerprint request on behalf of the applicant if he/she has not previously been … meeting its obligations for conducting background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, … (who were ultimately denied eligibility) actually worked on a provisional basis, for periods between 3 and 14 months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… cash, issue herself checks, and charge personal expenses on the Fire Company’s credit card, including purchases for … Dominick Zarrella. Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. The Comptroller’s investigation was … spending, public authority financial data and information on 135,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health (DOH) – Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No … (Follow-Up) (2014-F-1) An initial audit report, issued in July 2012, identified $17.3 million in Medicaid … of approximately $2.7 million in Medicaid overpayments for services provided to recipients with multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Sylvester Sly McClearn as director of the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund Emerging Manager Program He was appointed Interim Director of the Program in February 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… learning environment, leading to an increased reliance on technology. This resulted in an escalation of … identifiable information (PII). Our audit focused on charter schools and school districts, collectively … districts’ compliance with Part 121. Continue to work on completing a full data and asset classification of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… Plan, issued by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) on Nov. 14. Collections for personal income tax (PIT) through … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General … and other fiscal issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Special Agent-in-Charge Michael McGill of the Social Security … of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York State Common Retirement Fund … pension fund and $24,641 from the SSA. “The allegations in this case are heinous and driven by greed,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to the issues identified in the initial report. Based on limited procedures, the district has made minimal progress … to the issues identified in the initial report. Based on limited procedures, the district has made progress … related to the issues identified in our report. Based on limited procedures, BOCES has made progress implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal … a clear warning to mail thieves: Postal Inspectors and our law enforcement partners will be there to ensure that … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 902
… requesting a reissue of their original NYS issued Form W‑2 for tax years 2005, 2006 and/or 2007 Effective Date(s) … and agencies will not be required to stock, blank forms for this purpose. Replacement Form W-2s will be prepared by … accessing an Adobe .PDF version of the four-part Form W-2 for 2005, 2006 and 2007 in the “Forms” section of the OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/902-new-procedure-reissue-prior-year-form-w-2-tax-years-2005-2006-and-2007DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… with public records. In addition, Green may be required to pay restitution and fees. She is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 11. "I commend the … of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the retirement system of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guilty