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DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in the timeliness of contract approvals, more needs to be done so delays are avoided and taxpayers don't foot the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… of State Government Accountability and Division of Investigations. The District Attorney thanked the New York … supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Peter A. Crusco. To date, DiNapoli's audits and investigations have led to over 150 arrests and the ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… to bear costs associated with the canal system, which had operating expenses of $62.1 million compared to revenues of … In addition, after examining the Thruway’s finances from January 2012 to January 2016, DiNapoli’s auditors found that … the authority’s financial statements indicate that current operating revenues were sufficient to cover its day-to-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued today by … said DiNapoli. “A number of factors have played to the city’s advantage – proximity to the Canadian border, home to … for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, city officials need to continue to mind the store. Continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… and adopting public financing by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for political office in … has held hearings around the state to collect ideas on what changes might work. Some of the ideas are smart, some … not be regulated to the sidelines by commission fiat. What the threshold should be for third parties to have ballot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… Minimum Hourly Wage Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester $16.00 Other … (location outside of Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties) $15.00 … Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester $33,408/$16.00 Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany (Albany) … this view. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center: … of Procurement Fraud, Waste and Abuse (2010-S-45) State University of New York: Educational Opportunity Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. (Long Island Spine), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists PC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… Purpose To determine whether Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC waived Empire … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC (Eastern Orange), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC waived Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC (Long Island Laparoscopic), a non-participating provider … To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery PLLC waived Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 through October 31, 2015. … Plan members outofpocket costs and if so to quantify the overpayments made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpNew York City Airport Lease
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key terms of the lease and ancillary agreements with New York City for the municipal airports. The audit covers … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-leaseAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… clean water and drinking water projects. Source of Funds: Proceeds of revenue bonds issued by EFC Distribution of Funds: The local government in applying for the loan from EFC … from capitalization grant moneys and state matching funds (usually 1/3 to 1/2 of the loan amount for clean water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsMonitoring of Select Programs
… the Aging’s policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on Aging are appropriately monitored and the older New York population … for the Agings policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on Aging are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 through … to a 2022 research report published by the CDC: Among high school students in 2019, 37% reported persistently … according to the CDC, among the New York State high school student population in 2017 (approximately 808,150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the State’s leading crops – such as apples, cabbage, and berries – rely heavily on pollination by insects. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775
… (full-time) Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from June 1 to November … $780.50 Campus Peace Officer (hourly) Be in Active pay status for at least 522 hours from June 1 to November 30 … Campus Security Assistant (full-time) Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from June 1 to November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-775-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedTitle I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York
… they attend. The President has ordered the eventual closure of the federal Department of Education; however, the … Figure 1); this includes $58 million carried over from FY 2024 (a practice which began in FY 2021). The average … years (see Figure 2). The increase in allocations from FY 2024 to FY 2025 has been significantly larger than historical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agenciesEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… funding provided by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. As of March 31, 2023, employment at DEC … 70 FTEs above levels as of March 31 in the previous year and 16 FTE positions below levels from March 31, 2012. … needs. Appropriations to the EPF have fluctuated over time and reached a high of $400 million in the Enacted Budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agriculture