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Opinion 96-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by … its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the change would … the thirty-first day of December". There is no provision in the Town Law or any other State statute which authorizes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… the Office seeks to meet critical transitional housing needs of the State’s homeless population – estimated at more … Larger-scale facilities – including certain family shelters that accommodate 10 or more families and … Temporary and Disability Assistance: Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process ( 2012-S-51 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… Drug Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … insurance coverage to about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government, and school district … and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the Department. United subcontracted key functions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… medical center, specializes in research and treatment of the most prevalent human diseases, such as cancer, … disease. Its overarching mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves through education, biomedical … Insurance carriers may deny payment for a variety of reasons (e.g., service deemed not a medical necessity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesQuality of Internal Control Certification
… 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… medications. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New York State … Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, Medicaid paid Davis Ethical … was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, Medicaid overpaid Davis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… security system specialist of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint … security system specialist of the GreenburghGraham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of the transactions. DOCCS also operates fueling stations at 35 facilities that provide gas at discounted prices through State contract pricing. … at State-owned facilities instead of commercial fueling stations. Employees operated vehicles with restricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good … As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New … Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as … A 37yearold Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85000 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… minority- and women-owned business enterprises a chance to fairly compete for funding,” Bragg said. “I thank the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … moved to Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) because the cost of the managed care premiums generally exceeds the cost of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… announced today that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, pleaded guilty to stealing over … went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… International Inc., aluminum producer Century Aluminum Co. and Spirit Reality Inc., a real estate investment trust. The Kraft Heinz Co. agreed to establish deforestation-free sourcing policies … sustainable opportunities for the Fund’s investments. As part of his comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… New York’s military forces, including the New York National Guard. The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau acts as a federal authority over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of 6.1 percent. New York ranked second among the states for job losses in 2020; California ranked highest with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… Towns: Clay [pdf] , Colonie [pdf] , Greece [pdf] , Oyster Bay [pdf] , Ramapo [pdf] , Southampton [pdf] , Tonawanda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Mama Program, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … identified $95,562 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements in the RCM and recommend that such … costs for pension contributions that did not comply with the RCM’s requirements; $6,336 in ineligible OTPS costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/mama-program-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special … of Services (Report 2018-N-5 ). About the Program In New York State, the Commissioner of Education … Program (IEP) development, and placement of students in special education. The New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-follow