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DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more than $11,000 from the fire … Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused of forging and cashing … Attorney Keith Slep for their partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… one case, DiNapoli’s auditors found Medicaid reimbursed a clinic for seven dental cleanings for one patient in a single year. Medicaid reimbursed another clinic for 41 dental exams (totaling $2,771) for one patient … denied if they were billed by a dentist instead of a clinic. Medicaid also overpaid more than $7.5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or … suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter bankruptcy. The companies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced $800 million in recent investments through the New York State Common … latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital … Fund, which will focus on small and mid-cap companies in sustainable sectors including renewable energy, recycling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… April 16, 2021 Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck … in December 2020. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021, signed into law in March 2021, added $7.25 billion for a total authorization of $960.3 billion. The ARP also expanded eligibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has enacted … of this, $23.8 billion (or 5.8 percent) was received by New York residents, accounting for 1.6 percent of New … from enacted tax increases and the legalization of online sports betting and recreational marijuana use. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall … year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy … and employment growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small businesses (with less than 500 employees) surveyed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… guarantee is attractive to investors in the municipal bond market. The market priced these tax-exempt GO bonds between 1 to 2 basis points (bps) below the benchmark Municipal Market Data (MMD) index. This was significantly better than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” DiNapoli said. “While the state has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… contract requirements. Our initial audit report, issued on May 7, 2018, found that DHS lacks strong internal controls … valuable and vulnerable assets. Key Finding DHS officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… The recent labor agreement between New York City and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) … budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The agreement … hung over the city’s finances for years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy continues to grow at a solid pace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office and establish necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. (Kids in Action) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … (CFR Manual). The audit covered expenses reported on Kids in Action’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… award prior to receiving the GAD. Pre-Award Project Setup For these specific situations, the agency can establish … Chapter XIX.2 Project Costing - Establishing a Project of this Guide for guidance on establishing a project. These … pre-award. The following public queries are available in SFS for agency pre award monitoring: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… White’s mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in 2017, the death was … authority to take the funds. “Ms. White thought she could get away with defrauding the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released five audits of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medicaid program that … million in unnecessary, improper or questionable payments and made several recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps of billions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily … The COVID19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021