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DiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, … stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller … and the New York State Police. “Ms. Miele allegedly used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to … Their shareholder proposal will be subject to a vote at the company’s annual meeting on June 1, 2023. “Workers have fundamental rights, including the right to join a union and collectively bargain for better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband … encouraged to develop non-infrastructure programs that address affordability, equity, and digital skills training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… are settled. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $6,219,084, which is within the limit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. … for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 unauthorized electronic disbursements and … and city council agreed with the audit’s findings and said they would work with the new city comptroller to undertake a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years ended June 30, 2017. About the Program CCC is a New York City-based proprietary organization authorized by … Payments for services under this program come from the New York City Department of Education (DOE). In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law requires all contracts entered into by NYRA for the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… violations that pose a threat to their health and safety or that affect the livability of their homes. LPAs, which are … and ensuring RESTORE program funds reach elderly residents from more counties and within the prescribed time frames to … distribution of funds. There were significant delays from the time OCR received notice of available funding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsWeekly Investment Plan
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/weekly-investment-planDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… before Superstorm Sandy, the cost of phase 1 had increased from $591 million to $883 million, largely because the cost … and the other two are receiving important benefits from the portions of the program that have been completed. In … security work. To view a copy of the report, click here , or visit: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/index.htm … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the original budgets … School District, New Lebanon Central School District and York Central School District). The missing information … original budget information that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… and Medicare. Medicare is the primary payer for medical services provided to these dual-eligible recipients. Medicaid … pay 85 percent of dual-eligibles’ copayment or coinsurance on Medicare Part C outpatient claims, except for ambulance … by CMS and enacted as New York State Social Services Law § 367-a, effective July 1, 2016. The number of Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Objective Our audit objective was to determine whether the Office for People With … The audit covers OPWDD transportation expenses (outside New York City) for the period April 1, 2016 through March 31, … records to ensure the safety of individuals it transports. When notified that an employee’s license has been revoked or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDual Employment
… April 1, 2010 through February 6, 2013. Background DOCCS is responsible for the confinement and habilitation of … may have held more than one job for many years, it is possible that costs associated with these abuses may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Medicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under the Department where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … on information from NYSOH to accurately make payments for the Medicaid and EP programs. Key Findings The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… expanded his anti-corruption initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted … General’s office and an assistant district attorney in New York County. “Time after time my auditors and investigators … filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeStep Up Therapy Services, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2015, Step Up reported approximately $7.4 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based … 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $810,382 in reported costs – $697,499 in personal service costs and $112,883 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/step-therapy-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations requires the head of an … to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient … Control Summary and Certification. Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certification