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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… number of open referrals being assessed. 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include … up took place and the problems were fixed and said it does not require providers submit documents to show … including that it work more closely with providers to improve documentation of case progress and assessments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for … District Attorney William J Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, … 100 percent of his home telephone, internet and electric bills. “Since 2010, Mr. Brown allegedly cheated his neighbors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and … 8,392 overpayments totaling more than $2.1 million. This includes $168,878 in payment requests stopped, $399,356 … have been made over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based on our findings, and $1,600,459 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Transit Corp., on ten counts of wire fraud for her role in a scheme to defraud New York State of over $1.2 million in transportation grant funds. “Jael Watts allegedly devised … with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) to “enhance the mobility” of seniors and people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… felonies. He was arraigned in Oswego County Centralized Arraignment Part and is due back in court on August 22, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… (whether internal or external) in order to proactively address and prevent them. Further, weaknesses in CCRB’s … the statute of limitations, given the time it takes to address delays during investigations, these notifications may not occur timely enough for CCRB to effectively address such cases. Key Findings CCRB has made some progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… in our original report, Safety of Infrastructure (2012-S-29). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on … Historic Preservation: Safety of Infrastructure (2012-S-29) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… periods to be open simultaneously. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) issues monthly operational advisories … goods were received or services were completed and the State incurred a liability (accounts payable) or the date … maintenance, contracts, and rent are generally made based on contractual or other types of agreements. The obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The losses accounted for 41% of total private sector jobs lost in the city during … where jobs declined by 40% compared to an average of 13% for the other boroughs. While slow growth can be attributed … funding. The SBA was so overwhelmed with applicants for RRF awards, for example, that the money ran out quickly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after … arrest will deter others from such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources … (Client) eligibility, and when a Client is determined to be ineligible, denying, reducing or terminating the Client's benefits. As a last resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal … According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government separation of duties is a basic internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… we found that the required two contact visits per month to 30 of the foster children (63 percent) and 36 of the foster … parents (75 percent) were not conducted during the first 90 days after placement. In addition, there is no evidence that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… such as summonses issued to vehicles leased from a car rental company. DOF’s Computer Assisted Collection System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… areas. Department of Transportation: Performance Based Bus Safety Program (2015-S-71) In October 2013, DOT began to implement the bus safety program by revising its bus inspection program to focus less on high-performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services, … of enrollment for the owner and the owner’s family, the State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on their behalf. The … review of improper Medicaid claims, recover improper State payments, and improve claims processing controls. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and