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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly filing … Assistant Attorneys General Jerrold L. Steigman and Andrew L. Weinstein, of the Public Integrity Bureau, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… for residents in Niagara County. Allen and Fredia Cowart, on behalf of People and Possibilities, Inc., sought and … of proper etiquette, what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." The … hourly pay rate, he received $11,583 more than he would have, had he been paid the $23 hourly pay rate. "As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of the Board is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under programs covering both occupational and … to ensure the procedures for preparing the assessment are properly executed and monitored. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… Attorney General and State Comptroller’s Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. "Arkady Goldin billed Medicaid millions … for the $3 million total in stolen Medicaid funds." "We have zero tolerance for those who defraud the state’s … from licensed New York State drug wholesalers that would have been necessary if Value legitimately dispensed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidCounty of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… to evaluate the Authority’s procedures over solid waste and recycling charges and determine if host community fees were properly disbursed for the period July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … of receiving, treating and disposing of solid waste. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… six years in prison. Similarly, if any falsehood is found on his Statement of Financial Condition, he will be … and Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn — were indicted on the alleged thefts in 2014. All were accused of illegally … providers. In addition to this case, his investigations have resulted in multiple criminal convictions and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedThe Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… Manual and its Appendices (Manual) provide guidance on the preparation of Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs), … were charged as maintenance, repair, and utility expenses on ANIBIC’s CFRs; $152,500 for unallowable payments for … and ANIBIC had its own maintenance staff who could have done the work in question. Although we did not recommend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidatedMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service … (Department) had established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… defender of the rights of our citizens. I congratulate her on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyUnion Springs Central School District - Safeguarding of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (2022M-67)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on mobile computing devices (MCDs). Key Findings District … MCDs to help prevent unauthorized access to PPSI. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … data classification matrix and inventorying PPSI in their possession, to help ensure the proper safeguarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/union-springs-central-school-district-safeguarding-personal-private-andRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide … did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s middle school training. The District … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
… Determine whether the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the … provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020. Thirty of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… of assistance. Specifically, we found: Inaccurate scoring on 7 of 30 LPA applications reviewed (23 percent) resulted in … scoring and selecting LPA applications. Identify LPAs that have shown they are unable to use awarded RESTORE funds … Increase outreach and support to LPAs in counties that have not applied for or did not receive RESTORE program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the … would change public transit as we know it. It’s too late for federal help to assist the MTA this year, forcing it to … essential workers. The MTA has pushed back its expectation for ridership to return to close to pre-pandemic levels until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… 2,954,389 2,954,389 Education - payment to school district 21,893,273 21,893,273 Debt … debt 17,529,560 1,300,000 18,829,560 Payment to bond refunding escrow agent (37,284,144) … of the net change in fund balances of governmental funds to the change in net assets in the statement of activities is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… used to weigh and measure commodities that are sold on the basis of their weight, volume or size. Key Findings … not be conducting inspections of all eligible businesses in the County and fines are being imposed below the maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the sentencing of Jimmie Buie, a Brooklyn resident, for stealing over $22,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and … conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the … Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… He pled guilty in the District Court for Somerset County, Criminal. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceased