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DiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… is included in the audit. A second report found that from Jan. 1, 2015 through Dec. 31, 2019, claims totaling $28.5 … incorrectly coded as discharges in the eMedNY system. The result of those errors was overpayment of $252,107, or 55% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… strong fiscal footing. These are positive developments for New York as we begin 2022, but my office has also … "The pandemic is stretching into a third year and the need for real, hands-on leadership is crucial at this point in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Executive Budget
… “New York City’s $98.6 billion executive budget for FY 2022 and its financial plan for FY 2022–FY 2025 reflect a drastically improved short-term … recovery or behavioral changes related to increases in state income or corporate tax rates, which push …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-executive-budgetCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on CCC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2017. About the Program … $504 in unsupported compensation, including $433 in salary and $71 in fringe benefits for a Teacher Assistant. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is intended to significantly lessen the time it takes for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to audit and … 1 and Equipment procurements that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program … of those types of quick contracts to OSC for approval. In addition, Section 6.B - Quick Contracting–Construction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to … established occupations are seeing an increased demand for skills that are useful for responding to climate change. We need to prepare our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire new employees and retain existing ones. … are entitled to claim tax credits equal to $750 per month, for up to six months, for each full-time employee or equal to $375 per month, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered 262,765 cases with … February 1, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… expenses reported on ARC Wayne’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. About the Program ARC Wayne is a not-for-profit organization located in Wayne County. Among other … are three and four years of age. ARC Wayne is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/07/wayne-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … are not subject to the same checks and balances that apply to state agencies, resulting in hundreds of millions of … pots of money without justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… for submitting the January 1, 2025, Salary Increases for Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and other positions specified in Executive Law Section 169 (e.g., Board Members and Board Chairs). Affected Employees: Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and other positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, and to determine … received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1 2013 through December 31 2015 and to determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling … on the Port Jefferson Branch. Communications to passengers in four incidents were not made or were late. For example, … "Lessons Learned" meeting was held for the sampled events, in response to the two-day snow event on January 4-5, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years … working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain … conditions at these shelters and reviewed shelter records for a sample of dogs that were seized during the period … A review of disposition records and related documentation for seized dogs, however, found instances where animals were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer … Ontario County Sheriff Povero and District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public … actions of the Shortsville Fire Department administration for recognizing the missing funds and notifying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the … System (ERS) will decrease from 18.2 percent of payroll to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the average … to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… "We want our portfolio companies to protect our investment for the long haul, and that means ensuring that their strong … am confident that companies will find that taking a stand for what is right is also a way to protect the bottom line." … Comptroller Stringer said. "It is simply unacceptable for a corporation to fail to police its own site according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… eligible four-year-olds in the state with the opportunity for an early childhood education and a new statutory … as contracted center-based and contracted school-based). For the 2016-17 school year, there were 72,176 students … State regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… outreach reports. The MTA is not getting what it paid for and riders and the homeless are suffering for it.’ Since 2010, the MTA has contracted with the … Road (LIRR) and Metro-North stations. The contract calls for BRC to conduct homeless counts, outreach and placement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreach