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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Walton Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … unrestricted fund balance declined by about 73 percent. In addition, the general fund’s cash level was deficient, resulting in district officials not having sufficient cash to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… some insight to those shaping its future.” “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further … Queens are being treated fairly by their lenders.” “Our community is making significant progress and I’m committed to … said Rhonda Binda, executive director of the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District. “We are well poised for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Objectives To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify … to mitigate their effects. We also determined whether the LIRR tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained … from April 2009 to January 2023. About the Program The LIRR was founded in 1834 and comprises over 700 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… malware, are software programs that are designed to harm computer systems. These programs can wreak havoc on both … sensitive information such as passwords without the computer user’s knowledge, deleting files and making systems inaccessible or inoperable. Computer users can inadvertently install malware on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… his office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial … protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the … Mike Hein. “Ulster County is fortunate to be partnering with the New York State Comptroller’s Office to offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Bedford-Stuyvesant is undergoing an economic resurgence, with record numbers of … our long-term vision for a prosperous Bedford Stuyvesant is coming to fruition. It has required collaboration and … vibrant, thriving Bedford-Stuyvesant." "Bedford-Stuyvesant is a proud community with boundless potential, one where we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor management by the Office of Temporary … dire situation. “There are billions in federal aid to help renters who fell behind on payments in the pandemic, but this … sure that we don’t lose these critical funds, and that the renters most in need of help don’t get left behind.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskProposed Regulations
… that clearly sets forth: i. any market premium or market discount; ii. the amount of debt proceeds to be used to pay issuance costs excluding underwriters' discount and State bond issuance charges [fees]; iii. the … the amount of proceeds to be used to pay the underwriters' discount; v. the amount of proceeds to be deposited to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Specifically, we … administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and … contributes to collection difficulties. For example, in our sample of 150 uncollected fines, 60 (or 40 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 141 in February compared to the same month in 2022 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… caused Medicaid overpayments. The audit covered the period October 1, 2013 through October 1, 2014. Background With the enactment of the federal … Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (2010-S-29) Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… December 2020. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of … enrollment information in NYBEAS is crucial to prevent payment of ineligible claims. For example, if a member’s … stemmed from other causes, such as data transfer issues between NYBEAS and CAS and errors of oversight in Beacon’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The audit covered the period from … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the hospital portion of this plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates with hospitals. The hospital contracts include reimbursement fee schedules for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… half of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the First Quarterly Update by $2.4 billion, according to … billion above the state Division of the Budget’s (DOB) latest financial plan projections through Sept. 30. However, … first half of State Fiscal Year SFY 202223 exceeding the latest projections from the First Quarterly Update by $24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… section provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to State Offset functionality in the SFS. Process and … section provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkXIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - To Agency Sole Custody Account – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… by an employee using the Due to State Offset functionality in the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offsetDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has accurately assessed and … the licenses, or the privilege to obtain a license, of drivers who did not pay their assessed fees. Our audit … consumers. In an effort to prevent the repeated behavior of problem drivers and to improve traffic safety, in November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alexander Central School District , Cazenovia Central … School District , Silver Creek Central School District and the Wallkill Central School District . “In an era of limited … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
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