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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. … for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 unauthorized electronic disbursements and … and city council agreed with the audit’s findings and said they would work with the new city comptroller to undertake a …
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 …
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
… the AC-3286-P and attached to the project upon setup. This form makes reference to prior year awards to demonstrate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… June 24, 2021 Edition Growth in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily activities, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 Million New York Adults Suffer from Food Scarcity New York ranks seventh … to eat, according to the Census survey in late January and early February. (The Census Bureau refers to either “food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… proportionally less than in most states. On the revenue side of the federal budget, tax receipts generated within New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses … Shelters (Report 2016-N-6 ). About the Program The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), … City Department of Social Services, is responsible for shelter system management of homeless shelters in the City. …
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
… budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the budget gaps in the coming years.” The city's financial plan forecasts a surplus of $1.6 billion in FY 2014, which will be used to help balance the $73.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… 9.9% $3,588,694,869 7.0% $74,121 Other Services (except Public Administration) 51,571 10.5% $3,091,409,069 6.1% … Fishing and Hunting 3,736 0.8% $275,349,343 0.5% $73,702 Public Administration 1,607 0.3% $178,242,038 0.3% $110,916 …
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 … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed in December 2020, and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed …
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 … surveyed reported an overall negative impact in their business in the first week of March 2021, according to the … of New York City do not include $4.3 billion directly allocated to the City. New York State Budget The New York …
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)
… March 30, 2021 Edition While Some New York Industries Are on the Path to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need to address system shortfalls … soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid … one case, DiNapoli’s auditors found Medicaid reimbursed a clinic for seven dental cleanings for one patient in a single …
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
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure … of Social Services (local districts) throughout the state. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a … in their documentation of home investigations. While some included explicit details–for example, noting smoke and …
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
… information about measures the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents … DiNapoli said. “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for … members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability …
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 Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … NYS Comptroller DiNapoli announced $800 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… March 2021 was 11.3%. The New York State Employment First Commission, established by executive order and comprised of … system, failed to fully address a range of aspects of the commission report’s recommendations to inform people of their … benefits such as nutrition and housing assistance. The commission report had suggested implementing a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… information is transmitted from NYSOH to the eMedNY claim payment system. DiNapoli’s auditors identified weaknesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman announced that … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a … bars.” According to the allegations contained in court documents: Bayard was appointed administrator of the estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlement