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DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead … Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” … Office and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) The board needs to improve its policies and procedures over credit card use and travel related expenditures to ensure that all such expenditures are adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… additional payments for special items that are not covered by the standard fee schedules. Many of Empire’s agreements … paid according to contract provisions. As a result, Empire made a net overpayment of $391,894 on 81 of the 100 claims we … controls to ensure that payments for special items are made according to hospital agreements and are supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… County stole more than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kCorcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… 11 correctional facilities. Sales were about $49 million for the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. We focused … operations. Production of textile products accounted for about 20 percent of Corcraft's sales. During the … totaling $16.3 million. Corcraft contracts with suppliers for the raw materials it uses in manufacturing. Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at … OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired results, OCFS sets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and recovery … about 15,300 individuals throughout the State, some of whom are also employed by other government agencies. OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… financial interests – that is, tuition investments – are protected. As of January 20, 2023, there were 359 … license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals are granted for a period of 4 years. In order to be approved for the 2-year license, schools are required to submit certain financial documentation as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… state Medicaid agencies require all ordering and referring physicians and other professionals providing services through … January 1, 2014, New York’s Medicaid program required that physicians and other health care professionals who order, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… or expense reports for submission to OSC: AP Approver All, AP Approver 3, Agency AP Mass Approver, and TE Approver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… negligence prompted legislation to amend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The amendment, Article 19-A: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 7.9% from 491,102 to 452,298 from … nation as a whole, which saw a 2% increase in the number of full-time employees over this 15-year period. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… as one-time federal funds are depleted and state aid is uncertain.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of court operations to ensure moneys are accounted for accurately. Additionally, an annual audit of the justices’ books and records was not performed for 2014. Town of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … included in the audit sample were the cities of Ithaca, North Tonawanda, Plattsburgh, Poughkeepsie, Rome, Saratoga … For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… this investigation. Mr. Fisher was placed into a position of leadership and trust by his employer and students. For his … and those who use their position to take advantage of others.” Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, … stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller … and the New York State Police. “Ms. Miele allegedly used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New … and cash withdrawals. Gibson was indicted in the 114 th District Court of Smith County Texas on one count of theft. Gibson’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… for it to improve access and oversight in the State. For example, as of December 23, 2020, just 141 of the … that OMH’s practice of analyzing TMH usage data from only State-operated psychiatric centers, and not private … identify both problems and opportunities for improvement on a statewide basis. Finally, we found that OMH’s oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-follow