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DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

… annual goals at times failed to include information from all of its divisions.  DiNapoli’s auditors reviewed 128 … that is lower than the 28.92 percent statewide goal, as required by regulation; Set appropriate annual goals for MWBE … law; Include all constituent agencies in the annual goal plan with proper adjustment for amounts that are not …

DiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits

… that exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today … “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health needs to do a better job making sure that pharmacies, health care …

DiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California

… well above the national average of 13 percent, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … York also ranks third as a harbor for refugees admitted to the United States, behind Texas and California. More than … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …

DiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS

… to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed … DiNapoli said. “The Department of Civil Service and United HealthCare need to make sure this money is fully collected … of these members. Civil Service contracted with United HealthCare to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug …

DiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back

… In a turnaround from the fiscal crisis it faced a year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today stands on firmer financial ground, largely because …

DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters

… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …

DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities

… New York. The legislation will provide much needed funding for local governments to modernize and protect their networks … utilities, airports, schools and health care facilities. For example, a 2019 ransomware cyberattack on the City of … reached a fraction of the 2,800 entities it is responsible for. For example, despite acknowledging the need for specific …

DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates

… In addition, 13 of 25 officials said they do not offer online or hybrid courses (courses encompassing both classroom and online formats) because they believed such courses were … for their programs of study; Explore offering more online, hybrid, weekend, and off-hour courses to address …

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen … the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. … gains, the change could make state revenues more volatile. What’s more, the tax increases may create a new out-migration …

DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety

… denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and … office has worked closely with the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights to urge companies to develop … business leaders as well as shareholders to set standards for human rights performance across multiple industries. …

DiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced today that Goodyear Tire and Rubber … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million … as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund announced today that Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co …

Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services, including physical therapy services, …

Law Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers

… Overview 2 A law pertaining to SUNY police officers was enacted on December 18, 2015. Chapter 561 … allowed sworn SUNY police officers who were members of the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) to …

Overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)

… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … which was issued on April 3, 2012, identified $1.9 million in Medicaid overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center. The …

Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the …

DiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced various initiatives to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at … portfolio companies treat individuals and tackle some of their most complex challenges,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund …

XIV.7 Monitoring Payments Made to Vendors – XIV. Special Procedures

… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES One important control in New York’s Statewide Financial System requires Business … Unit staff to verify all payments made are valid. To help in this monitoring process, we provide a Payee Listing report … (NYAP0621), which shows a listing of payments made to vendors. It is important that designated Business Unit staff …

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XII.6.Z Processing Payments to Complex Entities – XII. Expenditures

… indicated by the remit-to address of PO Box 1100, Albany, NY 1000039132 VERIZON NEW YORK INC – for all other land line … (previously Niagara Mohawk); Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island (previously Brooklyn Union Gas Company); and Long Island (previously Key Span Gas East Corporation). As a …

XII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures

… address using the SFS, Business Units must first request a single payment vendor ID from the Office of the State … Please refer to Chapter X, Section 5.B - Requesting a Single Payment Vendor ID for information on how to request a … Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) 474-4868 or [email protected] . Guide to Financial Operations REV. …