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DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… determines how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the greatest … said. “Unfortunately, once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money properly and … state. The audits have continued to find improper use of public funds for special education and in some cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesOpinion 93-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … not enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to article 5-G of the General Municipal Law to receive fire protection services on behalf of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 to 2016, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … need to better understand and study the issues and examine what others are doing effectively to determine an approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2018, eMedNY processed over 184 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $31 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2017-through-march-31-2018Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Mineola Union Free School District and the Penn Yan Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … 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-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… City and the impact they have on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable … approximately 30 percent of total property value ($1.5 trillion). When compared to 2006, this represents a five … state's 140,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionOpinion 90-14
… or attorney in lieu of reimbursing the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose … however, the courts generally have held that there is implied authority to impose reasonable fees to carry out zoning and planning regulatory measures (see, e.g., Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore, Inc. v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New … U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this case.” Sandra Smith’s mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was a longtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsMedicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… Objectives To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations … equipment. The audit covered the period from July 2016 to December 2021 for non-oxygen-related durable medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… DiNapoli approved 1,514 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.8 billion and approved nearly … LLC for pediatric vaccines. $1.2 million with Public Consulting Group LLC for consulting services for the … Education Department $944.7 million in general aid to 385 school districts. $33.5 million in BOCES aid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… for her actions because of the collaboration between my staff, town officials, District Attorney Rain and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 89-15
… (with village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the … may provide that the village and the fire company, but not the town, are responsible for the cost of damage to equipment, owned by the fire company, used while responding to or returning from an alarm within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… our fund’s exposure to fossil fuels. Consistent with my fiduciary duty to maximize investment returns for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct … eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Each job title at your organization must have a … the days worked for an employee. SWDs represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… of $38.4 billion were $14.4 million lower than projected in the most recent Financial Plan update, but more than $1.6 … than initially projected tax collections and billions in extraordinary settlement revenue,” DiNapoli said. “As the … maximize the benefits for New Yorkers. Recent improvements in the state’s financial position should not be compromised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is committing … today. “The In-State Program has helped hundreds of New York businesses add and retain thousands of jobs and grow …
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 October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured … 313 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $36 billion. The claims are processed and paid … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $1.1 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021