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eBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … and had no stated policy that it made diversity a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the … women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… send a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the … to BBDO USA LLC, an advertising and marketing agency, for up to $50 million. ESDC amended and increased the … was to determine if ESDC received the services it paid for and whether its advertising effort achieved sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly … nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the … During the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… delivery of public services and facilities than is normal under traditional procurement practices. DiNapoli’s report … financial risks in public-private partnerships that must be fully addressed: Failure to identify the full value of … expectations when the private entity promises more than it can deliver or contracts fail to detail the private partner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… " The state budget makes important investments in education and … Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also makes statutory changes that … and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring revenue in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Terry Harris, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector … $31,872.90 to resolve allegations that they submitted false timecards in connection with the school district’s … lawsuit filed under the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act, which allows private persons, known as …
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
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … trust: you will be held accountable for your actions. I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State … New York State Police and our law enforcement partners. I commend and thank the State Comptroller’s Office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend … through the formal rainy day fund reserves is essential for sustaining services that New Yorkers rely on and … middleclass New Yorkers and small businesses boost wages for health care workers make green investments and extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in … Improvement District. "Stevens betrayed her responsibility to the public by lining her own pockets with money that was meant to help her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… pre-award. The following public queries are available in SFS for agency pre award monitoring: … 3 of this chapter Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies ) and link it to the … submitted to the Billing Module and be available for draw in accordance with Federal reimbursement regulations. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares … address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its investors and take steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers … the State’s Medicaid program. Each individual who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification … audit report Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several entities are responsible for coordinating services on behalf of individuals who are … to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… Determine if the District is seeking competition for purchases that are under the bidding threshold. Key … balance. District officials did not always seek quotations for purchases under the bidding threshold. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Charlton is located in Saratoga County and is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Report 2017-S-35 … same-day surgical care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract provisions that require all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 … many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest … funds, instead she allegedly used that position for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “This behavior is … unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes … Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, … advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-money