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DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… to companies, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA … this information to taxpayers. NYPA has already acted on some of the auditors’ recommendations, but needs to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and … elevators; and modernizing bathrooms and kitchens. DHCR is responsible for awarding Program funds to authorities and … need for our recommendations. In general, their response is dismissive and argumentative. We are disappointed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Department and local health department within 2 hours of discovery and to notify the public and affected and adjoining municipalities within 4 hours of discovery. To ensure appropriate notification, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… the voucher the portion of the invoice for which payment is being made. When the Business Unit receives the remaining … the SFS displays a warning message and the Business Unit is unable to continue processing the voucher until it enters … in the Accounts Payable module, the electronic invoice is automatically rejected back to the vendor. Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment system is rife with errors,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided. Auditors contacted providers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and … York State Medicaid program is administered by DOH and is a federal, state, and local government funded program that … in termination or miscarriage; and $2.4 million was paid when the SMCP date of service preceded the birth by one to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… businesses struggling to recover from the pandemic. Action is needed to avoid hiking costs for New York businesses and … billion at the end of March 2021. The current balance is more than double what was owed during the Great Recession. Rate Increase UI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… sentenced to 5 years’ probation. "Our electoral process is jeopardized when people like Ms. Mendez scheme to … commitment to justice.” “Corrupting the election process is a crime that deserves a serious penalty," said New York … of Bureau Chief Travis Hill. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Jose Maldonado. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… safe and efficient operation of the corrections system is critically important to protecting public safety, … size of the population, the share of older prisoners is increasing. In the months ahead, policymakers should … trends may explain the net gain in older prisoners: one is the rise in the number of admissions of older individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… with criminal possession of stolen property. Rapasadi is charged with 28 felony counts including corrupting the … larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Relyea is charged with eight felony and three misdemeanor charges … of stolen property and official misconduct. Rapasadi is also charged with falsifying his time and attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… 1, 2017 through October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more … of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of … sheds are properly installed or the unsafe condition is corrected. Develop and implement control activities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or capital plans. As a result, the board’s ability to know what effect financial decisions would have on future fund … lack important components such as identifying who is authorized to process online banking transactions or … confirmations of online transactions. A dedicated computer is not used for online banking. Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… from DHBTF supported a new capital investment. “New York is at a crossroads. Far too little of the money set aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being used for new capital projects by the state,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for New York to change direction and use the money in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… practice of borrowing to fund these operating costs is not fiscally prudent. The city has improved its … proposed budget includes a tax levy of $46.6 million which is $4,136 above the limit established by law. Mottville Fire … to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… stress. Environmental risk factors include having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, a high teacher turnover rate, a decrease in local property values, a low budget vote approval rate, a high percentage of English language learners, and large class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressOpinion 95-16
… PHRASES -- "Last preceding assessment roll" (meaning of for purposes of Education Law, §1908[1]) EDUCATION LAW, §1908(1): A central high school … 234 App Div 464, 255 NYS 486, affd 259 NY 582, "last preceding" census refers to last census …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16Opinion 94-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Opinion 93-20
… matters in relation to which and to the extent to which it is authorized to adopt local laws. Pursuant to this authority, it is our opinion that a town, by local law, may require that … the receiver's power to unilaterally disburse moneys, it is our opinion that, in the case of an elective receiver, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… DiNapoli. "Too often Empire State Development Corporation is either late or not reporting on the results of economic … programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the programs … with all reporting requirements. Their full response is included in the full audit. ESD administered 66 programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… their inclusion efforts.” This multi-state investor group is supported by various disability organizations, including … organizations that support this investor initiative is available here . The full text of the investors’ statement is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusion