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DiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were … said. "Our audits routinely catch millions of dollars in overpayments and our latest audit is no exception. The … its systems to prevent these problems from happening in the future." New York's Medicaid program, administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… employees declined by nearly 8 percent to $20.8 billion in 2010, about one third less than paid out in 2007 before the financial crisis, according to an … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decline in the cash bonus pool reflects changes adopted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… annual goals at times failed to include information from all of its divisions. DiNapoli’s auditors reviewed 128 … that is lower than the 28.92 percent statewide goal, as required by regulation; Set appropriate annual goals for MWBE … law; Include all constituent agencies in the annual goal plan with proper adjustment for amounts that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesOpinion 96-21
… control district was established in 1987 pursuant to a petition of property owners which asked the town board to … the State Comptroller under then existing law because the petition did not ask for a capital improvement whose cost … Town beach erosion control districts may be established by petition (Town Law, §190 et seq .) or by town board motion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, and elected officials from both parties across New York State,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Public … the law and breaking the trust of the public,” said New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. “My office will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly … straw donations and stealing thousands of dollars in New York City public matching funds during Alvarez's … 2013 run for Council. The felony complaint filed today in New York County Supreme Court charges Alvarez with Offering a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… all group homes followed suit. The audit found that while many group homes had emergency response plans, they did not … dealing with staff shortages and confusion and delays over how to isolate or quarantine individuals during the worst … homes. To maintain minimum staffing levels, some frontline employees had to work across multiple group homes or work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… them. It ranked the problems it found in a prioritization plan, ranging from Readily Achievable (Priority Level 1), which includes … catalogued. Auditors observed 297 Priority 1 or 2 barriers from the Parks survey at these facilities and found that 64% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in … that is unlikely given current developments. The average salary (including bonuses) in the city’s securities industry … 2019 Annual Profits and Employment Chart Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 … to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… To determine the extent of progress that the Office of General Services (OGS) has made in implementing the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Program. The … needs and potential service gaps, and work with strategic partners to increase the pool of certified SDVOBs to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Bright Start reported $442,638 in reimbursable costs for the preschool Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCircle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… expenses for the preschool special education programs we audited. Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions, we found that, generally, the costs reported by Circle of … adequately documented, and allowable according to the RCM. We did note $604 in non-reimbursable costs that were either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2008-S-159) New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed during the calendar year … to audit by the State Comptroller prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using … refunds totaling over $8.6 billion. From this population, we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsVillage of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … Section 4-408. The 2019 fiscal year audit was completed in May 2023, subsequent years have not been audited. Ensure … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, revenue and expenditure accounting entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, timely accounting records and water, sewer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Cohen admitted illegally receiving approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. … company Century Coverage Corporation and others, he stole in excess of $1 million from Met Council. “These defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… run of prosperity extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pre-tax earnings, beating 2020’s outsized … of jobs. In 2021, job losses appear to have accelerated with the industry on pace to lose 4,900 jobs. By contrast, … forecast a 5.1% gain in securities employment in 2021, with the addition of 9,200 jobs. This year the nation is on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsNew Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… whether School officials provided school meals in a cost effective manner. Key Findings Over the last two … operations have incurred operating deficits totaling $150,000. Officials did not perform meals-per-labor-hour (MPLH) or … money if they purchased from the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) cooperative bid. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73