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State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials

… training opportunities, including accounting schools, regional seminars and monthly webinars. There are also … interests. In 2014, more than 10,000 local officials received training through the Comptroller’s efforts. To find … The website has a full course catalogue and course calendar, and allows local …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014

… crime labs and crime analysis centers statewide. Office of General Services $200,000 with Wilkins Mechanical Inc. to … and expand the Pride of New York website. $30,000 to Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York to promote Christmas trees. Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic …

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Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)

… paid 15 employees who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …

DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls

… in the state. By comparison, the city’s revenues increased only 4.1 percent. Compounding this problem, the Glens Falls …

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DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015

… Security and Emergency Services $10.7 million with Shooting Range Industries for purchase of a weapons training complex. …

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… acres in 2017, producing 187,000 tons of grapes, surpassed only by California and Washington. The state's 57,000 tons of …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes Suffolk County, the cities of Poughkeepsie, Little Falls, Fulton and … Stress Monitoring System, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/pdf/threeyearsfsms_0915.pdf … scores for municipalities, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For more detailed …

DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight

… project approval and oversight, revealed: Niagara County IDA IDA officials did not adequately monitor projects to … intended capital investments on their applications, the IDA did not require them to submit periodic progress reports …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014

… payments. This independent review ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the … with Wells Capital Management Inc., $5.8 million with Income Research & Management for investment management … at the Williamsville Toll Barrier. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $130 million for 22,000 personal income tax …

Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… face challenges including fluctuating milk prices, threats from a changing climate and disrupted trade relations. We … workers in 2017, according to the latest available data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farms are located in … and maple syrup, ranks third for grapes and eleventh for beer. New York is the third largest producer of wine, with …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… PAH and found 31 percent, or four of 13 cases, supported only a diagnosis of ED. One case was indeterminate. DOH did …

Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services

… whether Medicaid overpayments were made to hospitals for mechanical ventilation services reported on APR-DRG (All … may cause Medicaid’s payment to the hospital to increase. For the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018, Medicaid paid over $522 million to hospitals for 4,874 inpatient APR-DRG claims that included an ICD …

Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016

… and Markets (Department) had adequate procedures in place during the audit period to accurately report its … of Agriculture and Markets had adequate procedures in place during the audit period to accurately report its …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… DiNapoli said. “Local officials should remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first … applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent …

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third … County District Attorney Brooks Baker, uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company … and manipulating company bank accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014

… at the Harriman State Office Campus in Albany. $602,000 to Sunshine Environmental Services Inc. for hazardous material …