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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… six recommendations were not implemented, and two recommendations were fully implemented. Brighton Central … five audit recommendations related to separation payments, one recommendation was fully implemented, one recommendation … was implemented with alternate corrective action, two recommendations were partially implemented, and one …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards

… review is mandated every three years as part of the regulatory framework established by the Department of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standards

Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon

… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernon

DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits

… This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Inspector General’s Office (SSAIG), … the New York State and Local Retirement System,” DiNapoli said. “I thank the United States Attorney for the Eastern …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-local

Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program

… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or

E&D Children Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by E&D Children Center, Inc. (E&D) on its … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented, pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/ed-children-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

Selected Wage Investigation Procedures

… including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. Our audit covered the period … employer within 60 days of creating a wage investigation case in the Department’s tracking system (docketing), as … make initial contact with employers within 60 days of case docketing and fully document their actions. Make efforts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-procedures

DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards

… in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the … you, register the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cards

Privacy and Security of Student Data

… follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State … with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security. The audit covered the period from March … schools have secure systems that protect the safety and privacy of students and their data. In 2020, the Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-data

DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders

… Brad Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to … workplace following a majority shareholder vote in favor of a proposal filed by the New York State Common Retirement … York City Pension Funds. DiNapoli serves as the trustee of the Fund and Lander serves as fiduciary to the city’s five …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-and

DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative

… initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted in 30 arrests and the … the Comptroller’s legal counsel for investigations. Prior to joining the Comptroller’s office in 2011, he was chief counsel to the state Inspector General, an assistant attorney general …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiative

Canarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… to the costs reported on CCC’s CFRs and to CCC’s tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind CCC officials of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

The Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc (Adirondack) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc FranklinHamilton dba The Adirondack Arc Adirondack on its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/arc-franklin-hamilton-dba-adirondack-arc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

DiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis

… Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement can take … their retirement becomes effective. Waiving the waiting period after filing for service retirement benefits ensures … of the Employees Retirement System were to die before the period was over, however, their service retirement would not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis

Annual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees

… you hire new Tier 6 employees, NYSLRS uses their annual wage to determine the Tier 6 member contribution rates that you must apply to … first three years of their membership. Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to enroll new employees . But … Contribution rates of Tier 6 members are based on the wages they earn Here is how they are calculated Annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employees

Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement

… S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for … as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District … and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was appointed to protect,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our investigation and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlement

DiNapoli and Ulster Co. DA Nneji: Owner of Ulster Co. Medical Transportation Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

… owner of MAK Limo, pleaded guilty in Ulster County Court before Judge Brian Rounds. He faces up to 15 years in prison … health of millions of New Yorkers.” “Such rampant fraud as this crosses multiple counties in this state and normally … in here and working collaboratively with us, permitting me to designate one of his attorneys as assistant district …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-ulster-co-da-nneji-owner-ulster-co-medical-transportation-company-pleads-guilty-stealing

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1416

… teachers (CAL and 21P) receive the appropriate earnings when reporting lost time, extra time or a salary lump sum … deducted in error. Use a minus sign before the amount when reporting the initial lost time transaction. When using this code, the agency must enter the date, number …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1416-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachers