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DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Brown was initially arrested in November 2020 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections without detection, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… was sentenced today for claiming simultaneous work hours at two public school districts, according to an audit … today in Erie County Court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and $18,229 in restitution, which … technology (IT) technicians or verify their work hours. They also failed to properly monitor a vendor’s IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July 2019, the decline is less steep than any month since March, when the COVID-19 … in sales tax collections, a major source of revenue. This is going to have a long-lasting effect on revenues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… “Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and September, making it the strongest quarter of 2019,” … factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date collections since January … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDisaster Recovery Planning
… State agencies’ operations and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized IT services to 46 … efforts toward disaster recovery planning; however, there is not a complete, functional, and tested disaster recovery … IT services it provides to the 46 executive agencies. ITS is working on completing a disaster recovery plan for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningSafety at Stations
… public benefit corporation subsidiary of MTA in 1970. SIR is responsible for the operation of a rapid transit railroad … agreement with New York City. Administratively, SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to the NYC Transit, … responses. SIR’s Customer Assistance Intercom system is not operational system-wide, and SIR did not have a formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… compliance with applicable health and safety regulations is sufficient. Our audit scope included the period January 1, … are complying with health and safety requirements. There is a wide disparity in the way UPK providers are monitored … others are reviewed mainly for program curriculum. There is a lack of consistency in how school districts inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011
… (intensive) levels of care that should have been based on less costly "alternate" levels of care; Claims for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2011-through-september-30-2011Medicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background Mark Amir is a physical therapist who owns and operates Madison … Medicare and Medicaid. Under this arrangement, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid pays beneficiaries’ … Medicaid payments (totaling $158,990) to Mr. Amir is questionable. Key Recommendations Recover Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… fuel expense. We also reviewed and considered the possible tax implications of travel and work locations for one of the … for one employee implicated the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules for 2009 and are taxable as income. As a … for 2010 may also trigger the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules and may be taxable as income. If so, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Medicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… rates. With approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department amended the … of Health: Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2012-S-27) Department of Health: Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupFinancial Management Practices
… permit fees for access rights to the Great Sacandaga Lake and assesses fees to power companies for dam usage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesSamaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. On October 1, 2009, OASAS entered into a five-year $73.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… to more stringent Department enforcement, including on-site compliance reviews or formal Notices of Violation, … have been repaired, or when submitted, if they are on time. As a result, 39 percent of the certifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… $5,848 for coinsurance because there are no limits on Part C cost-sharing. If the Department limited payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cTravel Advisory No. 15
… for full personal vehicle mileage reimbursement is no longer applicable for business-related travel when a more cost-effective option is available. The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsCyber Incident Response Team
… Objective To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services … 1, 2018 to March 26, 2021. About the Program The Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is part of the State’s Division … To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-team