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State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… officials to make sure the books are managed right, but we also offer them a helping hand,” said DiNapoli. “We know that … and fraud methods is not easy on a limited budget. We can help. Our new Academy for New York State Local Officials … is a smart, cost-effective way for local officials to get the professional training they need and deserve.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
… Moreland Commission $150,000 with Kirkland & Ellis LLP for legal services for the state Senate related to the … of New York $1.2 million to University Surgical Associates LLP for pediatric surgery services at SUNY Upstate Medical … Assembly $397,000 to Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP for outside counsel services. $177,000 to Hogan Lovells …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… work on diversions often started late and ended early. As a result, Transit could not justify why diversion costs … for a ridership of 2.3 billion annually. Key Finding The MTA-Transit officials have made some progress in correcting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… alterations to the DMNA Readiness Center at the State Street Armory in New York City. Office of Homeland Security … sites in Rochester. Department of Transportation $39.2 million to Grace Industries LLC for rehabilitation of … People with Developmental Disabilities $34.4 million for 39 grants for family support services statewide. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… marketing orders and contracts to the New York State Urban Development Corporation (UDC). Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… slowed over the past several years, from a peak increase of 7.7 percent in 2003 to a 2 percent increase in the fiscal year ending (FYE) in 2013. Much of this occurred even before the enactment of the 2011 tax cap law, which limits tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to drive millions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… pay rates were authorized, accurately paid and supported by time records. We found that employee compensation was … the audit period. … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… Purpose To determine if Empire BlueCross BlueShield: implemented … over the identification and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient … million in excessive payments that were not recoverable due to limitations in Empire’s hospital contracts. To correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said DiNapoli. “While it is clear that … with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2014. In New York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages … legislative proposal to help local governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning was signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 … top five nationwide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Agriculture is a … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… million and nearly 2,000 payments valued at $1.6 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … approximately 11 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … made in our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… of payroll to 24.7 percent of payroll. “The state pension fund’s solid investment performance has delivered another … being felt around the country, but New York’s pension fund is well-funded, is steadily recovering and will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50). Background Many of the State's Medicaid recipients are … for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50) … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)
… of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Report 2010-S-66). … which was issued on July 24, 2012, determined that, for the five years ended June 30, 2010, Medicaid made $15.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (2010-S-47). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued … in voluntary agencies. The Department administers the New York State Medicaid program. Many foster care children who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from … number and types of contracts and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… to fraud charges earlier this year following a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … this crime and working with my staff to bring Park to justice and recover stolen taxpayer money.” In July 2012, … that found Park inappropriately charged New York City’s Department of Education for salaries, vehicle leases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraud