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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… On Earth Day 2016, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … historic day, as leaders from around the world celebrate Earth Day by signing the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. We’ve come so far since the first Earth Day 46 years ago. Environmental concerns are at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty … he was double dipping. As a result, he is convicted of a federal crime and must pay restitution. I thank U.S. … pension benefits are cut off for that year. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Central Islip Union Free School District , Hunter-Tannersville Central School District , North Merrick Union Free School District and the Oswego School District Public Library . “In an era of limited resources and increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Kids & the Training Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Quality Care, Inc. (KQC). The New York City Department of Education (DoE) pays tuition and fees to KTI using rates … filed with SED. The State reimburses the DoE for a portion of its payments to KTI. For the two fiscal years ended June … services. The personal service disallowances consisted of $44,824 in excess salary costs for its Executive Director, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-training-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… period between June 30, 1997 and October 30, 2009. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… projects funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), Grand Central … Facilities Rehabilitation ($22.7 million), and Tarrytown Station Improvement ($37.3 million). Key Findings Our review … found one conductor was not at his assigned post when a train made a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of … response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can be expensive to fix and can cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with the ongoing and escalating threat of ransomware attacks against local governments and schools. One way to detect and stop some forms of malware before it can affect its targets is by using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… retail buyers. The true interest cost of the GO Bonds was 3.99 percent. “I am very pleased with the sale results, which … Taxable Bonds will mature over one year. BofA Securities, Inc. was the Senior Book-Running Manager along with Ramirez & Co., Inc. as Co-Senior Manager, to sell the bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital – inpatient versus outpatient – affects Medicaid’s … treatment and recovery. Generally, outpatient services are medical procedures that can be performed in the same day. … hospitals and reviewed the associated recipient’s medical records. For these 190 claims, 91 claims (48%), totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2XI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… allow the public to contact them at no cost. The Office of General Services (OGS) negotiated statewide Comprehensive … Services (CTS) contracts , which offer agencies a variety of telecommunication services, including toll-free service. Under these contracts, vendors charge for time of connection plus applicable taxes and surcharges. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system … were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period from October 2020 … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Technology Transfer Program and … had taken the appropriate steps to protect SUNY’s interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for IP … Foundation had taken steps to protect SUNY’s interest in the transfer of technology and royalties for projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… and wholesale licenses, special event and brand label permits, and miscellaneous permits such as those for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will … Via Interoffice Mail Via U.S. Postal Service New York State Taxation & Finance Division of Treasury - Accounting 110 State Street, 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12207 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Police for their work on this case and for partnering with my office and the Office of the New York State Comptroller in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… Where: SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. When: June 23 at 6 p.m …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on Wednesday sent letters to 14 companies, including Exxon … Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter … and damages to property and natural resources due to accident involving the release of crude oil; To detail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oil