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Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership with my staff to hold this official …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014

… alterations to the DMNA Readiness Center at the State Street Armory in New York City.   Office of Homeland Security … million to the City of New York for rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Bridge. $2.1 million to CCA Civil for reconstruction … today his office reviewed 1962 contracts valued at $29 billion and approved nearly 12 million payments worth …

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 … may cause Medicaid’s payment to the hospital to increase. For the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018, Medicaid paid over $522 million to hospitals for 4,874 inpatient APR-DRG claims that included an ICD …

Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016

… the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, … for administering marketing orders and contracts to the New York State Urban Development Corporation (UDC). Key Findings …

DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments

… maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … tax freeze credit, which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed their tax cap, applies to local governments for fiscal years beginning in 2015 and 2016 and to school …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… to react accordingly.” Every region in the state has experienced an increased annual growth rate in sales tax … York City, collections grew in 55 of them. Sullivan County experienced the largest increase (16.4 percent), followed by … All but one of the cities with their own sales tax experienced an increase in year-over-year collections in …

Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)

… audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The Department of Labor (Department) is responsible for enforcing the requirements of Section 167 of the New York … to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law).  Effective July 2009, the Law limits …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in … an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and …

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services

… providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The audit covered the period from … Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Managed Care or …

Alternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background Alternatives is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Long Island, New York. Alternatives provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Alternatives is …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In total, Medicaid made more than $930,000 in payments for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 …

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills

… stream has ended." In 2017, local governments outside of New York City reported spending a total of $917 million on … recycling centers and landfills. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … (DEC), there are 2,745 solid waste facilities active in New York, of which at least 768 are owned by local …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for June 2014: Major Contracts …

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DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015

… for the Homeless, Cattaraugus Community Action, Brooklyn Community Housing and Services, Henry Street Settlement and Captain Youth and Family Services. … the New York City region.  Department of Transportation $80 million for 18 contracts for bridge-related work …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials

… program to help local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their … a local government’s workforce trained and educated on the latest technical and fraud methods is not easy on a limited … and managing local governments’ interests. In 2014, more than 10,000 local officials received training through …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November

… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 17,541 … Office of Medicaid Inspector General $8.4 million lease with 90 Church Street Limited Partnership for space at 90 Church Street in New York City. Office of Parks, …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014

… field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)

… paid 15 employees who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the … during the audit period. … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …