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Public-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 … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on …
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
… will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic and budgetary risks. "With an end to federal …
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
… Freedman, and our other partners in law enforcement, for their dedication to ensuring justice is served and that … prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended … conduct that could undermine an important safety net for struggling students.” “Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray not only …
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
… of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. Colucci … the hard work of the New York State Police and our law enforcement partners. I commend and thank the State …
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
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
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
… Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival … District. "Stevens betrayed her responsibility to the public by lining her own pockets with money that was meant to …
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
… award prior to receiving the GAD. Pre-Award Project Setup For these specific situations, the agency can establish pre-award projects for awards that agencies receive on an ongoing basis (e.g. … Project Costing - Establishing a Project of this Guide for guidance on establishing a project. These projects will …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. … …
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)
… information, including the assignment of CINs, from the NY State of Health and the downstate and upstate Welfare … systems during the application process. The Department, Local Departments of Social Services, managed care organizations, and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General all have processes …
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)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. … The purpose of …
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)
… care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract provisions that require all anesthesia services …
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
… former Clerk-Treasurer, following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. … village’s 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 …
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-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before … becomes effective. Waiving the waiting period after filing for service retirement benefits ensures their families will get the benefits that were intended for them. My thanks to Governor Cuomo for acting on my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… Plan of the City of New York Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… low-income communities, where the majority of H+H patients live. These communities were also more likely to have people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-care