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DiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. “William Fisher was supposed to help adults earn … position to take advantage of others.” Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies with Fisher’s time sheets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… collections, local governments did benefit, with the three small host towns receiving the most compared to the size of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for their use. At the end of SFY 2022-23, statutory rainy day reserves totaled $6.3 billion. The Enacted Budget … grew by $4 billion in SFY 2024-25, $5.3 billion in SFY 2025-26, and $6.3 billion in SFY 2026-27. The gaps are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staffing costs. Between … and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for … nurses in NYC Health + Hospitals H+H facilities leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection … counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment … claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but also … shortcomings with its billing system.” The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the … was the result of the coordinated efforts of the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the Onondaga County … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the Onondaga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… forged signatures of officials and had village officials sign blank checks, which she then cashed. “Former … The plea resolution was conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… of soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions … agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder resolutions with the companies. “More and more companies understand that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… mission to address the urgent threat of climate change and other pressing issues, but spending to support the … is leading major initiatives to attack climate change and has been entrusted with many new duties,” DiNapoli said. … raises the question of whether the agency has the staff and funding it needs to carry out its critically important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to ensure employees were accurately paid at their approved salaries or wages. Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – … or days worked and board-authorized hourly rates or annual salaries. South Seneca Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Otego-Unadilla Central School District and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Czajka and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… $3.2 million was paid for clinic, practitioner, managed care capitation, pharmacy, inpatient, durable medical … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $225,862 was paid for episodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central … were overfunded or potentially unnecessary. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit … P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen to resolve issues and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocates