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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include the number of referrals that were … cases. 3 didn’t include how many referrals were closed at intake. 1 didn’t state how many referrals were received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased … in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased sister, Linda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses section of the Office of the State … invoices into the NYS Market Place in support of purchase orders received through the NYS Market Place 4/1/2017 … system is not considered electronic invoice submittal under the provisions of SFL 179-f. The Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued … of Town Supervisor, when he committed his crimes,” said DA Perfetti. Brown was sentenced after pleading guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the proper disposition of the application; and Whereas, … has been a significant increase in the number of demands for such hearings, and as a result many hearings are held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… The PANYNJ was established in 1921 as an interstate public entity created to control the port district of New … City metropolitan area. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Act or ADA) was signed into law to provide … one or more of an individual’s major life activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… was the only city in “moderate fiscal stress” with a score of 58.3. Last year, Amsterdam was ranked in “significant fiscal stress” with a score of 75. The villages of Addison (Steuben County) and South Dayton … going from 53.8 to 61.7 and South Dayton going from 47.5 to 55.4. The system, which has been in place since 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… until goods have been physically received by the agency in satisfactory condition, and/or services have been satisfactorily rendered in full. OSC auditors may confirm the receipt of goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processingUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … and infrastructure. Specifically, the BOE has planned for and spent funds for the activities described in its ARMOR cybersecurity plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to … of her position to manipulate the town's records to cover for missing cash she was supposed to deposit,” said State … Bell, of Redford, allegedly collected $1,203 in cash for various clerk fees including dog licenses, marriage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged … status codes. Key Recommendations Review the $252,107 in overpayments and recover as appropriate. Review the … 2,017 high-risk claims totaling $28 million identified in this audit and recover overpayments as appropriate. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… was about 33 percent compared to about 75 percent for people without disabilities. Further, ACS data shows that … how work would impact their benefits, and developing a life coaching network available to all individuals with … may not be receiving notifications on important benefits for which they may be eligible, as notifications are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district … federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and ordered to serve 50 hours of community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… case.” “Our office is committed to pursuing wrongdoing in Westchester, whether the victim is a person or an entity … that public funds are safeguarded.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … evaluate impacts in reducing the levels of asthma in the State. The Department has not conducted an overall evaluation … assess the impact of the HNP on the asthma burden in the State. Develop an evaluation to determine the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… Solutions SES for an energy audit at SUNY Stony Brook. Gaming Commission $2.4 million to Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP … to the selection of applicants to develop and operate a casino. Division of Criminal Justice Services $1.6 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About … made in our initial audit report Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans Report 2017S61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Report 2016-S-28 ). About the Program New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New … July 1, 2013 defined cyberbullying and added requirements for investigating and reporting alleged incidents. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-follow