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DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… needs to develop a better strategy and a clear roadmap for its infrastructure investments.” The State Fiscal Year … Major expenditures by category include $25.7 billion for transportation, $9.9 billion for health, mental hygiene and social welfare, and $9 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… – To bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings account program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… New Yorkers have contributed more than $51 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … fund; Amend laws to drive more prompt use of check-off dollars. The breast cancer and the volunteer firefighting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2017
… Co. for interchange improvement on I-390, I-490 and Lyell Avenue, Monroe County. $25.3 million for 10 contracts for … million with Defoe Corporation for rehabilitation of Jewel Avenue over the Van Wyck Expressway and bridge and retaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … Versus Financial LLC, $5 million to Xerox State and Local Solutions LLC, $3.5 million to Kelmar Associates LLC and $2.3 … and improvement grants including $904,000 to the city of Troy, $255,000 to the town of Hamilton and $125,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016Wall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure of … may be constrained this year as the industry pays a price for behavior that contributed to the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… 1, 2013 through December 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, … symptoms rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-carePrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Programs For Little Learners (PFLL) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … The audit covered the expenses reported on PFLL’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drug costs. In January 1991, New York’s Medicaid program began requesting rebates from drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … US LLP to defend the Assembly in pending sexual harassment litigation. $23,000 to Rossein Associates for outside counsel … – Senate $381,000 to O’Connell & Aronowitz PC for legal fees related to the defense of former state Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the … it is imperative that the affordable apartments we have are managed fairly,” DiNapoli said. “No one should wait years … each development’s managing agent keeps a monthly rent roll that lists each apartment’s head of household. But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, you must develop a long-term plan. The plan … developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid the unexpected, such as … road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… and prime contractors. Open Book New York For access to state and local government spending, public … openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… at $500 million and 900 payments valued at $3.7 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through … eight days for contract reviews in November and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… Conservation $890,000 with Safe Boats International LLC to refurbish boats. $500,000 with Cornell University for … the Port of Albany. $12.5 million with Travelers Marketing LLC for revenue sponsorship of Highway Emergency Local Patrol … construct a Solar Panel Facility at RiverBend/SolarCity in Buffalo. $95,000 to the Village of Hoosick Falls for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… Technology $1.1 million with Deloitte and Touche LLP for information technology risk assessment services. Long … Service Commission $1 million with Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP as outside counsel for litigation. Department of State – … state’s Health Benefit Exchange. $20.9 million to KPMG LLP for NYS Health Care Reform Act performance audits. Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015DiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Former DePeyster Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2015/depeyster.htm . Statewide, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Jan. 2016
… the Kosciuszko Bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City. Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries The … Open Book New York For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and … website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-jan-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are … about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his commitment to added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017Crossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Crossroads Center … Crossroads provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual