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DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by … P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest … submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to promote healthy forests and increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was appointed Special … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System … ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for long-term, steady returns helps ensure our state’s … reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. In total for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office approved … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through May for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 8,351 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments ("Model Code"”) be adopted by … York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its … awarding professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It consists of several parts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … Is “Sexual Harassment”? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal and State … another employee’s body or poking another employees’ body; Rape, sexual battery, molestation or attempts to commit these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office approved 19,407 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… system, its members and taxpayers from fraud and abuse. My thanks to the New York State Police and Sullivan County DA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State … shows the problems have gotten worse. DHBTF spending for capital projects declined between state fiscal year (SFY) … aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being used for new capital projects by the state,” DiNapoli said. “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education … Education Program (IEP). We also assessed the time frames for students to commence receiving services and programs. Our … of Education (Regulations) stipulates the requirements for evaluating and placing students in special education. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Report 2018-S-45 ). About the Program Mechanical ventilation is the … the period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Report … contained in our audit report Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutrition-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). … Health (Department) pays Medicaid providers using the fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care method. Under the FFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park). Key Findings Village officials did not accurately bill State Parks for water usage. Village officials: Were using incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects … that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of … and other activities at the individual colleges. Each college is responsible for complying with governing laws, … Queens. York enrolls over 8,242 students in liberal arts, career, and professional programs on its 50-acre campus, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through July for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 11,364 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016