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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… office approved 1,448 contracts valued at $1.47 billion and approved 1.9 million payments worth $8.9 billion in … or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… board commissioners, totaling $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During … only reconciled one of the district’s bank accounts on a monthly basis. Consequently, the district was … on an annual basis. District officials indicated they have taken steps to improve their internal financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Crossroads Center … Crossroads provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by the League for the Handicapped (LFH) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … Background LFH, a not-for-profit organization located in Springville, New York, is an SED-approved provider of … with disabilities from birth through eight years of age. In 2014, LFH provided preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase … Unredeemed deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," … The department needs to do a better job collecting the money that could be used to protect and preserve our state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by the Center for Disability Services (CFDS) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that CFDS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… Deferred Compensation Board $8.5 million with State Street Bank and Trust Company for trustee/custodian services for the … and testing, statewide. $300,000 contract increase to Adirondack Mechanical Services LLC for repairs at Clinton … Co Inc. for Battery Place reconstruction. $873,000 to Adirondack Railway Preservation Society Inc. for improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and official misconduct, a class A misdemeanor, after an … that she pocketed tax penalty payments, as well as cash for building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year … recoup stolen public money. I want to thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… United pays these “participating providers” directly based on claims they submit for the services rendered. Members pay … the member’s out-of-pocket portion of this claim should have been $1,144. However, Dr. Gomes accepted the $5,228 as … payable charge was actually only $5,228, United should have paid Dr. Gomes only $4,084 on the claim, and therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report Overpayments of Hospitals Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admiss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… mandates included in Section 294(8) of this Law, which direct that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each … to a contract with the New York Apple Association, Inc. (NYAA). Key Recommendations Follow up on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the … Retirement System (ERS) getting a slight decrease and the Police and Fire Retirement System's (PFRS) rate … the Fund's funded ratio to 98 percent in SFY 2017-2018, up from 94.5 percent the previous year, as measured in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … "There is no question that LIRR has some tough challenges to overcome, and faced many unexpected incidents this past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his … New York website. Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets – NY State Fair $2 million for 15 … mobile restrooms and bedding/manure removal. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $4.5 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Unnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on April 18, 2012, examined whether the Department of Health … recipients in question, the net savings to Medicaid would have been about $36 million. The unnecessary Medicaid managed … for enrollees of the Family Health Plus program who also have Medicare. Key Finding Department and Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … enforcement, District Attorney Oakes and the State Police, for their diligence and Albion town officials for acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through July for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 11,364 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff as we continue our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds