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DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public … of Corning police department and District Attorney Baker for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for her actions.” An audit and investigation was initiated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care than those actually … rehabilitative and psychiatric care. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient's … of Care (ALC) setting, hospitals should not bill Medicaid for more intensive acute levels of care. To help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… to a hospital will increase. Medicaid will only pay for medical care and services that are medically necessary, … and that meet existing standards of professional practice. For the five-year period ended December 31, 2017, Medicaid paid about $521 million for inpatient claims that included a severe malnutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation and … defendant embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for the period April 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is governed by a … or indicate the selection basis, such as using requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) by ensuring that contracted services … contractors to operate many of these programs. PCMH, a not-for-profit entity, is one of New York’s largest providers of … costs and serves as a cost claiming document for program reimbursement. At the end of each contract year, OMH reviews …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… effectively administering its contract with the Institute for Community Living (ICL) by ensuring that contracted … The audit covered ICL’s Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) for the contract year ended June 30, 2014. We also performed … all contract costs, which serves as a claiming document for program reimbursement. OMH is responsible for reviewing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community service. “Public corruption does damage beyond … be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in her.” Colucci served as Beekman’s tax collector for two years … that time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… new “10-minute Tech Talk” cybersecurity training webinars for local government officials with weekly releases planned … sophisticated and commonplace, the importance of training for the "people" part of a cyberdefense has grown even more … School Accountability’s Applied Technology Unit. The theme for this year's campaign is "See Yourself in Cyber," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her … Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie … “Thanks to my partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted … the United States Postal Inspection Service and thank them for their continued partnership with my office and diligence … and using the money to fund business ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” said DA Donnelly. “I am …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… improve competitive employment opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities. It is disappointing that this … the inequities and barriers they face when they look for employment.” There are approximately 1 million … however, are employed, compared to the 74% employment rate for working-age adults statewide. In addition to increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… additional extraordinary federal aid, a record year for pension returns in FY 2021 and savings from … chain issues, as well as inflation and the response of central banks. The city projects tax revenues, which make up … does not reflect the potential impact of a recession. City fund revenues declined by 4.2% in FY 2002 and 5.9% in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the information they need in the future. The second section is … to your survivors. By taking some time today to prepare for the future, you will make a difficult time a little less … If you have minor children, be sure to name a guardian for them in the event of your death. If you have a child with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… cemetery corporations to ensure fiscal stability and adequate facility maintenance. This audit covers the … maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. The audit covered the period from September … 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … coverage to more than 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government and school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, … totaled 218,400, a 63.4% decline. A potential reason for the decline in contributors may be the large increase in … to participate. Previously, the check-offs accounted for just one line on a taxpayer’s annual return. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… audits have noted IDAs performing effectively and using best practices, there continue to be deficiencies related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be … DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 fiscal year end. “While … 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… their notes and bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvals