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DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… of dollars annually," said DiNapoli. "Across New York, my audits have revealed infrastructure problems, poor budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf … for deceased individuals, as warranted. … To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… she is now being held accountable for her violation of the public trust.” “This is not a victimless crime,” Schmidt … dollar not spent on the community. No one should use their public office for personal gain.” Jaeger was charged with … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims … 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … two separate payments are made: a payment for the first hospital’s claim and a payment for the second hospital’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Services. According to the contract, DOHMH reimburses CUCS on a monthly basis, in an amount equal to claimed program … (QFR). Per the contract, DOHMH bases payments to CUCS on information obtained from the QFRs. Key Findings DOHMH did … service charges included about $829,000 that was based on unsupported average annual salaries and related fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesCalculating the Maximum Amount Eligible for Amortization or the Graded Payment – Contribution Stabilization Program
… . Graded rates are calculated based on a System average rate that does not include employer Group Term Life Insurance … years’ adjustments). Determines the employer’s average rate Divides the normal contribution by the billable salary. Determines the employer’s graded rate Multiplies the System graded rate by the ratio of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/calculating-maximum-amount-eligible-amortization-or-graded-paymentCharter School for Applied Technologies – Payment to Affiliated Entities (2013M-300)
… $21 million. Most of the School’s students are from the City of Buffalo. Key Findings The Board approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/charter-school-applied-technologies-payment-affiliated-entities-2013m-300Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period … 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Brighter Choice Foundation … 31, 2013. Background The Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s contract with a not-for-profit foundation for the … The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls is a public school that is not under the control of the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… number of check-offs have grown over the last decade, only a fraction of the money has been actually spent on their … each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, … has declined over time. In SFY 1983-84, the first year a tax check-off option appeared, there were over 344,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an … Other exemptions included state and local sales tax, county property taxes and mortgage recording taxes. All but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped … applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to … exceptions. The law also includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… developed by DiNapoli’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability’s Applied Technology Unit. The theme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought to … plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public funds to cover her personal costs,” DiNapoli said, “I … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfTown of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… The Town of Cheektowaga is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 88,000 residents. The Town is governed by an elected seven-member Town Board. For the 2013 fiscal … these contracts − for public works projects and sidewalk replacement services − that resulted in payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
… To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a … the Department of Health and Human Services in exchange for state Medicaid coverage of most of the manufacturer’s … Manufacturers then pay states rebates on those drugs for which Medicaid payments were made. Covered outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and delineating … the Fund will generally vote against director nominees for failing to manage climate risks. Notably, the Fund voted for a slate of candidates put forward by activist investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-season