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DiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay … P. DiNapoli. Similar concerns were raised by DiNapoli in reports in 2009 and in 2014 , and this updated analysis shows the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York … the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether Village of Castile Village officials accurately billed New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … and cases with the highest probability of collection to in-house staff. DOF’s Collection Division is responsible for collecting all amounts due from summonses that are in judgment (i.e., a vehicle owner has failed to pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… ("Model Code"”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for … provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and health centers. Some heath centers are federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual … Sexual harassment is against the law. All employees have a legal right to a workplace free from sexual harassment, and … doing so is counter-indicated due to the circumstances (e.g., upper level management is implicated in the complaint). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1866 contracts valued at $1112 billion and approved nearly 28 million payments worth more than $108 billion in December
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… and approved 2.1 million payments worth $11.3 billion in December. His office also rejected 227 contracts and … $2.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. In total for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office approved … improprieties. OSC averaged nine days for contract reviews in December and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… of Environmental Conservation $3.7 million with Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District for Chesapeake … Corporation as unsuccessful bidders on the Kosciuszko Bridge design/build project. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $432.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Society’s bank accounts. She also obtained a $20,000 loan on behalf of the organization, which the Society’s Board was … Town of Moriah. She is scheduled to appear in court next on October 11th at 10 a.m. at the Town of Westport court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and … rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In addition, DiNapoli lowered the long-term assumed rate of … and best-funded,” DiNapoli said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing … Degree, Defrauding the Retirement System, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree. The filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education services and programs within the … and provided all of the services and programs recommended in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). We … the requirements for evaluating and placing students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services … whether Medicaid overpayments were made to hospitals for mechanical ventilation services reported on APR-DRG (All … contained in our audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017. We identified $416,237 in Medicaid overpayments on inpatient claims that contained a … Key Finding Department officials made some progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutrition-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall … Uptick in the Rest of State Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service … a monthly premium for each Medicaid recipient enrolled in managed care, and the managed care plans pay providers for … types of managed care. Most recipients are enrolled in mainstream managed care plans (Plans), which provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have … 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/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… than 2.7 million payments worth more than $8.5 billion in February 2014. His office also rejected 157 contract … Medicaid administrative services contract is implemented in state fiscal year 2015-16. Office of General Services – … City – Transportation Grants Approved nearly $6 million in state Department of Transportation grants for New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014