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Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation claims. Background The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataPandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfOpinion 89-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (purchase of bonds and … bank as a depository if the town supervisor is a director of the bank and a shareholder of less than one percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4DiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… the rebate procedures resulted in the state missing out on $183.7 million. The largest portion of money left on … to obtain rebates. DiNapoli’s audit found DOH missed out on $26.1 million in rebates from January 2017 to March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, for working with others … dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis … record in today’s court proceedings, it is expected that Lynch will be sentenced to two-and-one-third to seven years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingSelect Financial Management Practices
… are in compliance with the Commission’s procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey … (Department) within one week. The Authority has six weeks to take appropriate action (i.e., close the bridge, repair the defect, or take alternative action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Whispering Pines Preschool, Inc. (Whispering Pines) on its … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial … for three rate-based programs for the two years covered by our audit. The ineligible costs included: $71,397 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… farm workers went into effect. These standards required payment of overtime for hours worked over 60 hours per week …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people with disabilities … (Priority Level 5) for historic sites or hilltop parks where a fix was not feasible. Most of the barriers were … in the audit, and begin to address barriers that can be fixed without much difficulty or expense. Complete the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… deferred compensation and higher base salaries. Wall Street profits totaled $27.6 billion in 2010, which would be … down, but that's not an indicator of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is changing its … the aftermath of the greatest financial meltdown since the Great Depression. Past practices rewarded short-term gains at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. Background The Village, located in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the Village presented a petition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s … increases that exceed the amounts they are set to receive in their final round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… children." In New York, the state Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the laws to protect child performers, including … observing working conditions and enforcing trust accounts. DOL issues one-year permits to performers under 18 years of … every three years. From April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, DOL issued about 27,000 child performer permits including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersOpinion 98-14
… established (one townwide and one town outside village) to account for the four categories (see Highway Law, §277, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… or written quotes for purchases, or verify that that the prices charged to the Town were appropriate government contract prices, before claims were approved for payment. Of 25 claims … of Minnesota. However, the documentation provided by the Highway Superintendent for these purchases did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway … for receiving, investigating, and responding to complaints from the public relating to the types of … unregistered facilities, and the ability to promptly address and resolve consumer complaint cases. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… should not be shortchanged by contractors cutting corners and reaping the benefits of lax state oversight,” DiNapoli … said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only … day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and music activities during non-school hours to children who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers where they are most needed by … DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers has been a disappointment so far,” … said. “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-schedule