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IX.3 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes

… operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New York. With respect to the Empire Plan, … Plan members and, as such, ostensibly waived the amounts in question. Such a practice may constitute billing fraud, as … $1,144. However, Dr. Gomes accepted the $5,228 as payment in full and ostensibly waived the $1,144 due from the member. …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015

… Education Department $3.9 million with Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES for the NYS Positive Behavioral … with Eckert Mechanical LLC for plumbing. $898,000 with Schenectady Hardware & Electric Co., Inc. for electrical … replacement, Rte. 146 over the Mohawk River, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. $23.1 million with Picone-Bove for the …

Crossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… reported by Crossroads Center for Children, (Crossroads) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that Crossroads reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported …

League for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… 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 … from approximately 35 school districts located in three counties in western New York. The counties that use …

DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and official … office uncovered the misappropriation of more than $36,000 in public funds.  Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the … dog licenses, over a six-year period. Riley was arraigned in Village of Bath court and is due back on September 15.  …

Center for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… the calendar year ended December 31, 2013. Background CFDS is an SED-approved not-for-profit special education provider … between the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool special education program …

Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)

… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for … which was issued on July 25, 2013, identified $7.8 million in Medicaid overpayments. The overpayments occurred primarily … Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of care when, in fact, patients received lower cost ALC. We recommended …

Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014

… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in Section 294(8) of this Law, which direct that the … dairy products. Each specific market order detailed in Department regulations is established to assist the …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017

… the Center for Dispute Settlement; $3 million to Child and Family Services of Erie County; and $2.2 million to Mediation … for tribal compact payments. Office of Children and Family Services $2.5 million to New York City to administer …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016

… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This … Management Co. Inc. $595,000 with DLH Energy Service LLC to plug abandoned oil and gas wells. Office of General Services $32.9 million with The Wesson Group LLC to expand midway and RV sites at the state …

DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies

… spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. … The School failed to accurately budget a number of expense accounts, including failing to budget some account codes and …

DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in landowners enrolled in two private forest conservation programs receiving … the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s report found weaknesses in several aspects of DEC’s oversight of the 480a program, …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair

… Society’s bank accounts. She also obtained a $20,000 loan on behalf of the organization, which the Society’s Board was … Town of Moriah. She is scheduled to appear in court next on October 11th at 10 a.m. at the Town of Westport court. …

DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and … rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In addition, DiNapoli lowered the long-term assumed rate of … and best-funded,” DiNapoli said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015

… and approved 2.1 million payments worth $11.3 billion in December. His office also rejected 227 contracts and … $2.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. In total for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office approved … improprieties. OSC averaged nine days for contract reviews in December and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015

… of Environmental Conservation $3.7 million with Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District for Chesapeake … Corporation as unsuccessful bidders on the Kosciuszko Bridge design/build project. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $432.8 million …

Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions

… ("Model Code"”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for …

Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B

… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …