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DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $34,000 from her former employer, the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the … 2014 through February 2020, Hand was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… the consequences for her greed.” Gardner’s co-defendant, Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart … bidding process and handing over the contract to Maria Caliendo, a local restaurant owner who had previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section (Budgets) that the money has been received in the bank, the corresponding SFS transaction will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. BSAO - Budgets can approve, … must be posted to avoid reconciliation issues between the bank and the State’s fund accounting. In addition, STIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… and preserve clean water, clean air and the environment." Fishing is severely impacted by invasive species, causing an … year, 80 percent of which affects commercial and sport fishing. Controlling the spread of an established invasive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Special Education Audits
… Associates, LLC, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-40) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, … These ineligible costs included $621,191 in personal service costs and $33,864 in other than personal service costs. State Education Department: Kew Gardens SEP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-special-education-auditsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of … tool which consolidated smaller federal and state funding streams into a single block grant. Each state may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantState Agencies Bulletin No. 2424
… is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a Check Exchange, or who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any … from financial institutions to be transferred for salary exchange processing when SFS becomes available. Reversal … to process a Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange (AC-230) until after the SFS blackout period ends. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2424-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective service … for protecting them must do a better job.” Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older adults subject to … responsible for assessing each case to determine what help is needed, such as a new living arrangement, money management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District , Franklinville Central … District – Financial Management (Cattaraugus County) As of June 30, 2016, unrestricted fund balance totaled $2.6 million and was 15 percent of 2016-17 budgeted appropriations, exceeding the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) … Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… 1 Bronx, District 11 116 th St., District 3 Lower East Side, District 6 East Tremont, District 7 Sunset Park, Brooklyn/Kings) … Bank / NY Community Bank Westbury (Brentwood, Corona Heights, Wyandanch) $105,000,000 Sidney Federal Credit Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates … state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit released today by State … The state Department of Health DOH paid $128 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… contact with students must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check. The law requires these background … may compromise the safety of students. Auditors reviewed records for 10 full-time employees and five sports officials … determine if the district performed fingerprint-supported criminal background checks and received certification from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has launched a new Academy for New York State Local Officials that will provide … in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated by the Comptroller’s Division of Local … is not easy on a limited budget. We can help. Our new Academy for New York State Local Officials is a smart, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… its plans to the New York City Police Department, it has failed to submit the plans to the State Police, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… worked. Once the district transitioned to using a fingerprint time clock it resulted in less accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 88-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Conveyance of (to U.S. Postal Service); (necessity of special act authorizing) REAL … Beneficial Finance v Dallas , 571 F2d 125; Chait v Active Fire , 101 Misc 2d 533, 421 NYS2d 333), it clearly performs a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000