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DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “From sham companies to fake invoices, Mr. Decker took advantage of his position to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,361 contracts for state … . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $2.7 million with Triangle … Services for the 2019 Great New York State Fair. Office of Children and Family Services $4 million with Schodack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOpinion 92-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … or fees, however, may not be imposed to generate revenues in excess of such cost for the purpose of offsetting the general cost of county government. This is in reply to your letter concerning user fees imposed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Reimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… the following Counties: Franklin [pdf] , Genesee [pdf] , Greene [pdf] , Montgomery [pdf] , Ontario [pdf] , Sullivan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … requirements: An initial outreach letter has been sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check … greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter has been sent via certified mail to all employees with a 2020 uncashed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… assign key responsibilities and explain the consequences of policy violations. The governing board should provide … environment should dictate the content and number of policies necessary. A small entity with uncomplicated, … operation. While IT policies will not guarantee the safety of your IT system, a lack of appropriate policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… City’s 2015 proposed budget continues to provide minimal funding for equipment and capital outlay. Appropriations for … system contributions and make modifications to provide funding to pay the estimated amounts. City officials should … for contingencies. City officials should identify reliable funding sources for capital expenditures and include these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Opinion 89-21
… of one town may maintain and repair a portion of the road located in the other town pursuant to an agreement with … one town may undertake repairs on the portion of the road in the other town without the consent of the other … in a reasonably safe condition extends not only to the road surface and shoulders but also applies to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… into an unlawful kickback arrangement with a former hospital employee to steer prescriptions to Value. As part of … cancer prescriptions from NUMC to Value, Goldin paid the hospital employee a monthly cash referral fee and provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over … 2012. Key Findings The Town does not reconcile the amount of money collected with the amount of trash disposed at the … Town of Schroon Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… of Kirkville, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Banack pleaded guilty today before Hon. Stephen J. Dougherty in Onondaga County Court in satisfaction of a five-count indictment handed up against … of Kirkville New York of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree a class D felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health – Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand … York’s Medicaid program, administered by the Department of Health (DOH), covers medically necessary prescription and … paid using brand name drug pricing methods, and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General has made minimal progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… agreement between your local government or school and the IT service provider that specifies the level of service … private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and schools to know … will be used. The contract’s duration and a description of what will happen to shared PII upon the contract’s expiration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… whether the six counties audited received and expended all emergency surcharge revenue from communication service … (suppliers) and whether these counties used enhanced emergency communication (E911) surcharge revenues to improve … of these surcharge revenues, while the Department of Emergency Services, 911 centers or Police Departments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial management practices for the period June 1, 2011, through … Village of Spencerport Financial Management 2013M134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Opinion 89-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (allocating cost of increase or improvement of facilities); (of excess water … Concerning the financing of a proposed town water study and the allocation of the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-28Performance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… Purpose To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements … all tax credit calculations are correct before issuing a Certificate of Tax Credit. OSC Response to Agency Comments to … Determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programOpinion 94-26
… limit on) -- Establishment (by town within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (limitation on … include area within one or more villages within the town. When a town establishes a business improvement district which … supra; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-69, p 137). Article 19-A does not limit the authority of a town to establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… The Village of Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed … from the accounting records to the financial reports and in the reports to the IRS. The Clerk-Treasurer submitted … fund balance was also significantly underreported and several expenditure lines were reported inaccurately. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… rehabilitation of arterial ramps and two bridges at the South Mall I-787 interchange in Albany County. $1.8 million … Inc. to rehabilitate the Gowanus Expressway from 48th Street to the Hugh Carey Tunnel in Kings County. $1.5 … contracts valued at $56.3 billion and approved nearly 30.8 million payments worth nearly $129 billion. The office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-november