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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… District Attorney Anthony Parisi and the New York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded … 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/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes, and State Police … Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been … that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health … or irregularities with $223 million in payments. DOH pays Medicaid providers through the fee-for-service method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether … and supervision by DHCR. Developments are owned by private companies and can exit the Program under certain conditions. … Companies in New York State. Key Recommendations Improve monitoring of developments, including but not limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… and Exceptional Children , two Brooklyn preschool special education providers, claimed nearly $1.4 million in taxpayer … special education services to children from 3 to 5 years of age. The city’s Dept. of Education (DOE) refers students to the schools based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… 2023, which the State Comptroller’s office anticipates will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC … rate for nurses is 15%. Hiring temporary staff to deal with the pandemic and its fallout on hospital staff is … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… should begin using the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes beginning in Institution Pay Period 26L, checks dated … of pay using one of the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes: Title Job Code Title Code Addictions Counselor 1 … for overtime payments that cannot be calculated by the NYS Payroll System. Agency Actions Beginning in Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… should begin using the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes beginning in Institution Pay Period 26L, checks dated … of pay using one of the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes: Title Job Code Title Code Addictions Counselor 1 … for overtime payments that cannot be calculated by the NYS Payroll System. Agency Actions Beginning in Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainStreet Construction-Related Permits
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction … permits are required for excavations or other work on a city street or sidewalk that may cause damage to or … within the established time frame. Ensure potential and current permittees comply with rules and regulations when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers, according … of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my office’s audit found, the program took years longer than … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … Broadband access is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more … risen dramatically over the last decade,” DiNapoli said. “When we look at other major U.S. metropolitan areas, we see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… is a significant victory for investors who are committed to mitigating the real investment risks associated with … by companies, investors will have a clearer view of how climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy … face, to report on and reduce their GHG emissions and to acknowledge the business opportunities and risks in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-rulePeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… , and Southold (Towns) properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in … Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security Number on their employees’ … Number in PayServ Employee’s Name in PayServ Reason Why SSN Not Verified. Reasons provided by SSA may include: SSN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… of $10.9 billion, which was $28.7 million higher than the latest projection and $549.1 million higher than last April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … Office for People With Developmental Disabilities did not issue timely, consistent guidance to the vast majority of … policies and procedures in place, even though they are home to 99% of the state’s 34,117 group home residents. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… said New York City Comptroller Brad Lander , who co-filed two of the shareholder proposals on behalf of the … The proposals at Pinterest and Wells Fargo were co-filed by Lander and three of the NYC Retirement Systems. … sufficient board diversity according to the Fund’s Proxy Voting Guidelines. Companies receiving the letter include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companies