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DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… found it charged the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The … The state reimburses Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT programs based on the eligible … charge the costs of related services to the SEIT program for reimbursement. But DiNapoli’s audit found Starting Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… DiNapoli issued a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact … economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing financial responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Budgeting (Sullivan County) Budget estimates for revenues and expenditures have not been aligned with … School District – Financial Condition (Orange County) For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, district officials … from $16.5 million in 2010-11 to $10.3 million in 2012-13. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 93-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (article 5-G of the General Municipal Law does not provide authority for) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… experts, aimed at addressing an aging inmate population. For example, some experts have suggested that because of factors, including recidivism rates that are lower for older inmates than for their younger counterparts, use of early release for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reserve. Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ … The district unnecessarily has online banking access for all of its bank accounts. In addition, district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… industries, food manufacturing and agriculture."” "For those of us who live, work, or own a business in the … Lakes residents and businesses has positioned the region for future success through our unmatched natural resources … Mayor Ellen Polimeni. "My thanks to Comptroller DiNapoli for highlighting the many great things happening in our city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOpinion 90-14
… inquire whether a town may be reimbursed by a developer for the costs of an engineer, attorney and land surveyor … the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or approvals of site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… also need to improve their process to effectively account for extra-classroom activity fund collections and … of School Food (2015M-358) Officials obtained food pricing for participating school districts at the lowest reasonable … addition, the district did not use a competitive request for proposal process when selecting its external audit firm. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… and use both responsibly to maximize the benefits for New Yorkers. Recent improvements in the state’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct impact on their retirement … worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the … (SWD) established by board resolution or contract in order for you to calculate the days worked for an employee. SWDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… contributions are calculated on each employee’s full gross salary (which you report to NYSLRS). For information about how much your NYSLRS employees … contributions made prior to October 1, 2013 and is not retroactive.) If you have questions about reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… for processing the retroactive Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) payments for 2020 and 2021 for PEF employees, … previous contract, the 2020 and 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay payments, for calendar years 2019 and 2020, were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… thousands of jobs and grow while achieving solid returns for the retirement system members and their beneficiaries that rely on the pension fund for their retirement security,” DiNapoli said. “We’ve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… 7, 2015. About the Program The Department administers the State’s Medicaid program. The Department’s eMedNY computer … prior to, but billed during, the Coronavirus Disease state of emergency that would have been denied had certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … prompt attention, including: $978,966 was paid for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/20/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2019-through-march-31-2020DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger … group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to ensure that they were accurate, properly supported and for valid district purposes. Auditors discovered purchase … received and a lack of adequate supporting documentation for purchases. Mount Morris Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits