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Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program The New York … DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… than 1.9 million payments worth more than $11.8 billion in June. His office also rejected 238 contracts and related … types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for June 2016: Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an individual that has allegedly defrauded the pension system … He received monthly pension payments and chose a single life allowance option, which meant payments would stop at the … but his wife failed to notify the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). From August 2020 to June 2022, 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one count indictment charging Linda Miller, 57, a … who retired from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Miller died in 2006, with no survivor designated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… “New York lost one of our legal pioneers today. Former Chief … decisions and rightly pushed the boundaries of the law and tradition. Her contribution to New York will be remembered, studied and make a difference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… Coalition project manager David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket … his arrest last year. The State Comptroller thanks the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the United … innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged … duties that the Clerk-Treasurer was required to perform by New York State Village Law (Village Law) and General Municipal Law (GML). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Contract Advisory No. 26
… to the State or any public department or agency thereof where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or … provides annual sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall, at a minimum, meet … of section two hundred one-g of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsAnnual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… When you hire new Tier 6 employees, NYSLRS uses their annual wage to determine the Tier 6 member … to provide the employee’s projected annual wage amount to NYSLRS at the time of enrollment. The projected annual wage … new employees . But if you must use paper, you can enroll NYSLRS members by fax. Be sure to fill in the Projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employeesIncarcerated and Death Matches
… than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) made on behalf of nearly 215,000 claimants during the period … appropriate. Background According to Workers’ Compensation Law Section 10(4), any person incarcerated upon conviction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … and surgical claims submitted by health care providers on behalf of Empire Plan members. United contracts with a … charges, may constitute insurance fraud pursuant to State Law. The State Insurance Department (now the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting … and strengthening its efforts to enforce the Dignity for All Students Act.” An audit released by DiNapoli in October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant … system and fuel an extravagant lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the … totaling $246,272.32. Over the course of the next 4 ½ half years, the retirement deposits accounted for most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found … This audit is part of DiNapoli’s initiative focused on educational issues. His auditors have completed three … filled with errors and plans not being shared with local law enforcement. In New York, the Safe Schools Against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 90-28
… for individuals in the community who are subdividing their property if the board member abstains from voting on the … private capacity and individuals who are subdividing their property, and that the town would not be a party to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through April … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… About the Program The Department of Health administers the New York State Medicaid program. Many of the State’s 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-claimsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… in a time of school shootings by requiring districts to plan for the unthinkable,” DiNapoli said. “While it’s clear … transmittal to law enforcement within 30 days. Under DOE rules, plans can be submitted almost 2½ months after the … as required by state law and regulations, and one plan included an incorrect main phone number for the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Liquor Authority (Authority) appropriately … in accordance with the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) and the related administrative and … and suspension of liquor licenses. Our audit focused on compliance with certain provisions of the ABC Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewals