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DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… helps individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life without jeopardizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … “As the start of a new fiscal year approaches, this report is intended to provide policymakers and the public … billion by the fourth year of the program. DiNapoli’s report also shows that starting in 2010-11, the state reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… that some did not adequately test the accuracy of retail prices or test scanners, scales and devices used to price, … be accurate. If price scanners or scales are incorrect, or prices don’t match those displayed, it can add up and … testing scanners to ensure they are charging the correct prices, testing weighing devices, handling consumer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made errors and overrode … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by nearly 30,000 in public reporting. … The New York Power Authority NYPA made errors and overrode …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOpinion 92-34
… AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory Surcharges … when a court or administrative tribunal has assessed a parking fine or penalty and surcharge but receives payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 93-20
… and paid to the county treasurer not later than the 15th day of each month following the receipt thereof. In lieu … specified in the board resolution, but not later than the 15th day of each month following receipt. Neither Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 94-27
… ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, §§200, 202(2): The cost of a road improvement undertaken pursuant to Town Law, §200 may be … owners. You ask whether a town may assess the cost of a road improvement under Town Law, §200 against both abutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… damaged ceilings and walls, water leaks, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Auditors identified over $32,000 in unallowable … multiple nights of lodging. The company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… was built decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement, but … its Ten-Year State of New York Statewide Capital Plan in June 2013. DiNapoli said the plan provides a broader, more … capital spending across the state. It includes spending in the State Capital Plan as well as for a number of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the system’s 524 miles of … not conducted more in-depth inspections of a significant number of these structures. In total, 792, or 38 percent, of … has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the systems 524 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… illegally. Hoffman also agreed to forfeit all future pension payments that he would have been entitled to; those … earning a final full-time salary of $112,000 with Nassau Community College. Hoffman was repeatedly notified of the … earning a final full-time salary of $112,000 with Nassau Community College. Hoffman was repeatedly notified of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and will be prosecuted.” “For … who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently moved to … NYSLRS and SSA continued to deposit funds into the account until early 2021. Smith knew exactly when those benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Division of Payment Management uses a custom-developed Payment … are approved or rejected automatically based on the amount of available funds in non-expired status in the PMS account. … The Department of Health and Human Services HHS Division of Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment … claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but also … shortcomings with its billing system.” The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… they retire. The state Legislature should act now or the cost to taxpayers will only grow. Most state and local … future generations of taxpayers pay for them. This is a cost of doing business, but we cannot keep making a promise … The numbers are daunting, but there is an even steeper cost for doing nothing. Establishing an OPEB trust fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the … through the provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. One … full range of architectural, engineering, contracting, and construction management services, including the management of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followAdaptive Solutions Multi Services, PLLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Adaptive Solutions Multi Services, PLLC (Adaptive Solutions) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Adaptive Solutions’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/adaptive-solutions-multi-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 2085
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2022 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments not processed … processing of the December 2022 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2085-december-2022-increase-minimum-wageReal Property Dispositions
… appropriate payment amounts from the sales of real property. Background The Port Authority of New York and New … 25-3.02 (AI), which governs the disposition of real property. Key Findings Our examination revealed that the AI … disposition did not comply with the requirement that the Management and Budget Department ensure that the affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… water damage, structural damage, exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors, missing linens, and excessive garbage in rooms. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency