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DiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) … “New York is at a crossroads. Far too little of the money set aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being … and Bridge Trust Fund 2009 Report Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… private forest conservation programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private … their goal to improve private forest management. The tax benefits received are worth hundreds of thousands of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesSelected 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 … that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care insurance fraud scheme. … systematically double-billed insurers, charged for services never rendered, created shell companies and … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… to the National Audubon Society. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $269.9 million for 966,000 property tax freeze credits. $201.6 million for 29,000 corporate and … other refunds. $116.1 million for 18,000 personal income tax refunds. Department of Agriculture and Markets $4.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… compact contract with the Foundation, and the process for developing and monitoring its annual budget for the … million. Key Findings On May 27, 2011, the Board approved a compact contract between the School and the Foundation that … The fee structure of a percentage of per pupil revenue does not appear to be reasonable, as the services being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321EmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New … EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. (Emblem) to process and pay claims for services on behalf of the New York State Dental Insurance … benefits (COB) is a process health insurance companies use for paying health care claims when an individual is covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… roughly 6,000 payments valued at nearly $13.2 million due to potential fraud, waste or other improprieties. … six days for contract reviews in April and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to … Oakgrove Construction Inc. for Southern Tier Expressway I-86/NY-17 structural and pavement improvement, Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County … as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing costs that consume … This is the third report in the State Comptroller’s “New Yorkers in Need” series. Previous reports focused on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2023. The scores also cover 17 cities with non-calendar … of Lackawanna, all three of which are listed as not filed for the second year in a row. Additionally, the Village of … might be more easily remedied.” The Village of Saugerties, for example, which is designated in significant fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
… Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated … compensate employees or require adequate support for hours worked. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected … and documents and examined payroll-related records for 25 of the 138 individuals employed by the School and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Budget Division Projections for 2023-24
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 totaled $106.4 billion, … estimates through the end of SFY 2024-25. Tax collections for SFY 2023-24 were $5.2 billion lower than the previous … State policy makers should ensure that the enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 accounts for such risk.” Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-budget-division-projections-2023-24DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through May for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 7,918 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … Office of Employee Relations $57.5 million with Nationwide Retirement Solutions to administer the state’s Deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2016Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… Determine whether Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials … check images to ensure only authorized disbursements are made. Provide abstracts and bank statements to the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … Employment ( 2020-S-41 ). About the Program According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), there were … so individuals with disabilities could better assess how work would impact their benefits. The objective of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to … Corp. for bridge rehabilitation at Patchogue Road over the Long Island Expressway in Brookhaven. Approved a $5.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-201455b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities
… have a competitive edge to recruit the best and brightest. New York State’s 55b/c programs are specialized, coordinated … exam to increase their employment opportunities with New York State. Candidates must meet the minimum … or physical ability test. For more information on New York's 55b/c programs and the application process, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/55bcQueens Centers for Progress – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on QCP’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2018. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/queens-centers-progress-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… and filing requirements, as well as lien processing for those Business Units that make payments outside of the … return), and a copy must be filed with the IRS. For a list of payments subject to IRS reporting, please see … XII, Section 10.C . Process and Document Preparation: For Online Business Units, the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accounts