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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-cardsCollege Readiness
… in 2019, while 77.3% of high school students citywide graduated, only 57% were considered college ready. Similar … by their expected graduation date as well as students who graduated but did not meet proficiency standards. Our review … and middle school. For the students in our sample who graduated from high school, 38 did not meet all the minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable. Key Findings We found that … the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key Recommendations Consider amending their … (GSA) per diem lodging and meal rates. Ensure costs for travel-related expenses are within established adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more … months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the … This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not receive needed federal assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… is a clear signal to investors that New York is on the right financial path. The rating upgrade is a positive reflection on the steps the Governor and the Legislature have taken in … as essential reforms. I am also pleased that Moody’s points to the state’s well-funded pension system as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… records in support of financial transactions to ensure it is readily available to agency management, the Office of … certify millions of dollars in claims for payment daily. It is critical for accounts payable staff to practice good … for agency staff to certify claims to the Comptroller. It can also help provide a reasonable basis for the head of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… hold those with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief … DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct and petit larceny, plus a two year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs … forwarded our findings to the State Education Department for review and to recover the ineligible reimbursements.” The Milestone School for Child Development is a for-profit preschool that offers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… level. Federal law established five broad goals which aim to reduce dependency; promote self-sufficiency; prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-139
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSCs automatic processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-139-april-2025-increases-location-pay-eligible-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… by traditional carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing. Auditors found AAR and the … was an unquantified liability risk associated with black car services and taxis that was expanding and was not being … by traditional carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Medicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care to … ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about $321 million for dental claims. From January 1, 2007 through June 8, 2011, … Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Billings for Dental Restorations (2007-S-71) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… up the investigation and resolution of cases. At a time when increased vigilance is needed, the department must do … investigations were not reassigned in a timely manner when investigators retired or resigned; The manual used by … updating policies, ensuring cases are quickly reassigned when an investigator leaves, and working with the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… To determine whether the New York State Department of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early … and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State. The audit covered the period … or disability, their early years provide a critical window of opportunity to intervene. Research shows that the earlier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been … released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health DOH for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… P3 projects elsewhere in the country. “New York’s aging infrastructure needs to be rebuilt and repaired but the … options. In January 2011, DiNapoli issued his first report on the role that public-private partnerships might play in … P3s could be costly, and that long term agreements could impact the public for decades. In other states, poorly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (“Smart Starts”) and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in Franklin Square, … secure lucrative contracts for Caliendo’s company, Smart Starts, to provide prepackaged breakfast meals for Hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-scheme