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DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… accounts, and combined and inaccurate accounting records for the FIDA, the FURA and the Village of Fairport Local … 2014. FIDA also improperly gifted $143,000 to the FLDC for the completion of a project. FIDA granted two additional … contribution to the village in 2014 but had no basis for the budgeted amount or contract stipulating services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… compact contract with the Foundation, and the process for developing and monitoring its annual budget for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). … the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … BOE was required to submit a narrative describing its plan for spending the funds. In June 2018, the BOE received $19.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… $1.3 million with Key Government Finance to purchase computer equipment. $500,000 with Fried Frank Harris Shriver … Staffing of LI Inc. and $282,000 to All Metro Health Care. Thruway Authority $65 million increase to the Tappan … Manufacturing Park (STAMP) project. $893,000 to the Buffalo Bills Inc. for game day expenses at Ralph Wilson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… working-age adults (ages 18–64) with disabilities in New York State in 2021. The employment rate of working-age people … partnership with other State agencies, with developing a life coaching network available to all individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… care, whereby the Department pays MCOs a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for recipients and reimburse providers. MCOs use the All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesXIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The reporting of depreciation is required for the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets except for Land, Land Preparation, Library Books, and Construction … of this Chapter, or the modified approach may be used for certain infrastructure assets that meet the criteria of: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… of $40,000 Infrastructure Assets in excess of $1,000,000 For major construction projects, the $100,000 capitalization … capital expenditures rather than the individual assets. For bulk purchases of furniture, equipment, etc., the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureXIX.5 Project IDs for Declared Emergencies and Special Use Cases – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix5-project-ids-declared-emergencies-and-special-use-casesDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… Audit Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs Online Tool Interactive Statewide Map of Tax Breaks Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State … shows the problems have gotten worse. DHBTF spending for capital projects declined between state fiscal year (SFY) … aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being used for new capital projects by the state,” DiNapoli said. “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park). Key Findings Village officials did not accurately bill State Parks for water usage. Village officials: Were using incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It consists of several parts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care insurance fraud scheme. … systematically double-billed insurers, charged for services never rendered, created shell companies and … Spina and three others were charged with billing insurers for medically unnecessary services and procedures, submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets NY State Fair - 28 concession contracts estimated to bring in … at Chapin and Schomburg Apartments. SUNY – Upstate Medical University $300 million with Central New York Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … District Treasurer, as well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS for both of its systems the Employees Retirement System ERS and Police and Fire Retirement System PFRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of … for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in which certain officials must record their work hours to … holding those who break our laws, accountable. The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education … Education Program (IEP). We also assessed the time frames for students to commence receiving services and programs. Our … of Education (Regulations) stipulates the requirements for evaluating and placing students in special education. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services