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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… for enacting legislation authored by state Sen. Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the … "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the issues and … signing the legislation into law." State Sen. Martin J. Golden said: "Elaborate and sophisticated fraud schemes have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … in unsupported disbursements that may not have been for appropriate company purposes, including approximately … treasurer and nearly $3,000 paid to the fire chief. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… if these contracts are settled. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. The City must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10Opinion 91-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … within the city. It has been consistently held in this State that a municipality may not submit a question to a … 14; 1981 Opns St Comp No 81-344, 376). We are aware of no State statute which authorizes or requires an advisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Driver Responsibility Assessment Program
… laws enacted to promote safety and protect consumers. In an effort to prevent the repeated behavior of problem … Department to assess and collect a fee of $250 per year for three years on drivers convicted of alcohol- or … test. The Law also mandates a fee of $100 per year for the first six points and $25 for each additional point, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling … City of Glen Cove Budget Review B71612 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by double-dipping, receiving both a … that VATTER failed to report his return to the public sector New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement … who returns to public service cannot receive both pension payments and a public sector paycheck. The law permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… percent. DiNapoli’s report credits a wide range of actions for tackling foreclosure problems on all fronts. For example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… at a competitive disadvantage. And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they … put our portfolio companies on notice that we want them to be responsive and adopt best practices when it comes to the composition of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … to five years probation and paid a total of $4303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… had a strong first half year, assisted by a surging stock market," DiNapoli said. "However, we remain focused on recent … diversified to smooth out the stock market rollercoaster, and maximize sustainable investment returns over the … and Local Retirement Systems (NYSLRS). As a long-term investor, the Fund has an investment approach which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … payments. The audit found: $7,134,184 in overpayments for Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) capitation payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015Elmcrest Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Elmcrest is a not-for-profit organization located in Syracuse, New York that operates a special education … 30, 2014, Elmcrest reported approximately $2.2 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for one rate-based preschool … fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Elmcrest claimed $54,250 in ineligible costs for the ratebased preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/elmcrest-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNorth Country Kids, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Clinton County, New York. North County provides preschool … ended June 30, 2014, North Country reported $2.6 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for the rate-based … the two years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $79,084 in ineligible costs that North Country reported on its CFRs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/north-country-kids-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 30, 2014, Brookville reported approximately $72.2 million in reimbursable costs for the audited programs. During the … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $1,089,215 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s … recommend such costs be disallowed, as follows: $305,207 in administrative costs for services to Brookville that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Wayne County) The board has not adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its assets and did not ensure the … of $4,321, they were not entitled to accrue. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the state's land area. They produce a wide variety of crops, 15 of which … relied on approximately 620,000 milk cows in 2017. Five counties were home to nearly 30 percent of the state's milk … in New York, visit the report at: https://osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/agriculture-report-2018.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economySelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s (SUNY) internal controls over procurement ensure goods and … are more than $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in … lacked required documentation to demonstrate that the price was reasonable. In some cases, campuses need to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to … who attended 166 public high schools from 2007 to 2011. In New York, high school students must earn at least one unit … comply with SED regulations. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The sheriff's department did not properly account for and manage the inmate and commissary accounts. Department … incorrectly made disbursements from the inmate account for shared expenditures and made disbursements such as …
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