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DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of … “My office has aggressively prosecuted over 50 individuals in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting … across New York State. Public corruption undermines faith in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftOpinion 88-31
… in connection with a cash bail or a partially secured bail bond is received by a court or other authorized public … §§500.10[10], 520.15[1]) or a partially secured bail bond (see CPL, §500.10[18]), the treasurer or the … to ameliorate the harsh effects of forfeiture on the surety ( see People v Public Service Mutual Insurance Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Citizen Action of New York’s Democracy Coalition Coordinator Karen Wharton and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Citizen Action of New Yorks Democracy Coalition Coordinator Karen Wharton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … 12:00 am on 10/01/2021 and before 11:59 pm on 12/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 12:00 am on 01/01/2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.4
… processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles … effective 10/01/2021. Agencies should begin using the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes beginning in … processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19494-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… service as stated in Civil Service Law Section 130.3(c) from 08/02/2022 through 03/31/2023 in one of the three … (Institution) determines the methodology used to calculate the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment amount. … of overtime. Therefore, an overtime adjustment is required for all overtime hours earned between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775.1
… for uniform allowance payment of eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 19, 2023, from … December 2023 Uniform Allowance Payments will be effective in Institution Pay Period 18C, paychecks dated 12/14/2023. … Uniform Allowance Payment Effective immediately, employees in the CUNY campus security titles listed below, shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7751-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775
… for uniform allowance payment of eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 19, 2023, from … December 2023 Uniform Allowance Payments will be effective in Institution Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated 12/28/2023. … Uniform Allowance Payment Effective immediately, employees in the CUNY campus security titles listed below, shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-775-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three … to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect allegations in which charges had been … its records to Disability Rights New York (DRNY), the not-for-profit group designated by federal and state law for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityLanguage Access Services
… 6, 2011, established a statewide language access policy in New York State. The order required Executive State … documents into the six most common non-English languages in the State based on U.S. Census data and to provide … operates 30 public-facing DMV offices (State DMVs) in the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Vouchers and Expense Reports Pursuant to Article 4, Section 40, Paragraph 3 of the State Finance … was incurred before the end of the fiscal year. Prior to approving these transactions, OSC may request documentation to confirm goods were received in satisfactory condition or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, … (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program. The audit covered the period from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and … use and the recipient’s treatment is for that other use. In addition to drugs, State law prohibits Medicaid payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… renewable assets including onshore and offshore wind and solar, as well as climate infrastructure assets that support … will target investments in renewable power assets such as solar and wind. Background on Climate Investment Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Awards Program (Saratoga County) The district’s Length of … implemented. Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (Erie County) IDA officials … withdrawals or payments. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… District’s Board of Fire Commissioners was charged this morning with stealing nearly $240,000 in a scam that spanned … he later cashed for personal use. He was arraigned this morning in Shawangunk Town Court. “This fire district … Districts Board of Fire Commissioners was charged this morning with stealing nearly $240000 in a scam that spanned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000DiNapoli: 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-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… corruption by those responsible for the care of students in need betrayed the trust of the entire school district … Office.” The defendants, Oliver Levy, 55, of Stony Point in Rockland County, and Surendra Kumar, 47, of Yonkers, were … Office and arraigned on felony charges of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree as a Crime of Public Corruption and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… New York's local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active projects … and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State IDA Data by Region … New Yorks local Industrial Development Agencies IDAs reported 4320 active projects with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.2
… No. 1949.3 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Employees Federation (PEF) allow specific OCFS facilities to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin after 12:00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19492-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain