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Audit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… State Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an advertising contract to promote economic development … Auditors calculated that ESDC spent more than $25,000 on advertising for each of the promised jobs. Auditors also … of outreach efforts. Auditors also noted that spending on advertising did not produce the outcome of increasing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring … put future funding of critical programs in jeopardy. There is still too much spending through lump sums without details, … approximately $5 billion from Comptroller oversight. There is also a significant increase in capital projects funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of … and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the … to District Attorney Hourihan and the New York State Police for their continued partnership and ensuring she will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many … many new programs will add recurring spending, and it is yet unclear to what extent they are supported by recurring … future. We must remember this influx of federal funding is finite. Bolstering state savings through the formal rainy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police today announced … Thomas P DiNapoli Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … offer as well as the underlying financial risks associated with forming those partnerships, according to a report … As NYS grapples with costeffective solutions for its estimated $250 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… before the Hon. Andrew E. Krause, United States Magistrate Judge. SYLLA surrendered upon learning of an outstanding … presented before Judge Krause on July 20, 2022. Earlier today, DOUKOURE also surrendered upon learning of an … stole people’s identities to submit claims for money that did not belong to them, stealing from those who had unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateVendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users. As an OSC auditor you can: Review … and certified questionnaires, Additional Business Entity Identities and Authorized Contacts. Search Vendors … when a Vendor Certifies a Questionnaire State contracting entity users can set themselves up to be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must pay the United States $3187290 to resolve allegations that they submitted false timecards in connection with the school districts Twilight Program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these tax funds were meant to support,” State Police Superintendent … and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … accountable for her actions. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Version The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly … 1 Nevertheless, the continued provision of service is especially critical to the economic health of New York … , Retrieved on July 6, 2022 from https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages . 3 June weekday numbers do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair competition, guard against … should be implemented immediately.” The Finger Lakes DDSO is responsible for coordinating services for approximately … for the items. Home Supply was founded in January 2013 and is owned and operated by a former Palmer employee who is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… before their service retirement date is effective. This window exists to give the member time to change their mind … to request the Executive Order, which rescinds the 15-day window for NYSLRS’ members applying for service retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Bayard embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate’s bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementNew York League for Early Learning, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by New York League … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost … To determine whether the costs reported by New York League …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/29/new-york-league-early-learning-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… Development 2017 data, of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City … the possibility of sharing information concerning their hotel and motel inspections to minimize duplication of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose to receive services from out-of-network (non-participating) providers. United reimburses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial audit report, … significant issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. … not adequate to ensure continuity of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth … To determine the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-follow