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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… addressing racial inequity and discrimination, one year after the murder of George Floyd, Amazon continues to … and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil … alongside those fighting systemic racism, yet we continue to see reports of workers facing racial discrimination, … institutionalized inequality, just as it would seek to root out any other systemic problem and mitigate risks for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… significant agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine Developmental … are responsible for administrating the transportation of clients from OPWDD-run residences to service providers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… limit recoveries to one year or less for claims paid on behalf of members who are retroactively disenrolled (i.e., … language, claims may be recovered for six years. Key Findings The audit identified 3,177 claims totaling $18.2 … time frames, leaving $4.6 million to be recovered. Key Recommendations To Civil Service: Review the $4.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the … prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to assist prescribers in determining the most appropriate treatment for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending in 2019, up from 26 reported in … school districts are in fiscal trouble. While there are a number of factors causing their fiscal stress, each district … stress scores for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was referred to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through … are also entitled to health care benefits through the VA. While it is a veteran's choice to use a VA health care benefit or a Medicaid benefit, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsCompliance With Executive Order 111 – Agency Energy Efficiency Goals and Practices
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies and certain public authorities and corporations, collectively referred to as Affected State Entities (ASEs), achieved a reduction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/17/compliance-executive-order-111-agency-energy-efficiency-goals-and-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… on Monday, April 3, 2023. Affected Employees Executive Branch* employees paid on the Institution pay cycle may be … by employee banks and deposited timely into employee bank accounts. Although the earnings associated with … for the Thursday, April 6, 2023, check date into employee bank accounts. The distribution of paychecks and direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… company’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace following a majority shareholder vote in favor of a proposal filed by the New York State Common … “Workplace abuse, harassment and discrimination can result in substantial costs to companies and affect shareholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… from by the Comptroller’s office was launched. DiNapoli's audits and investigations have led to more than 130 arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… can be released. Background: When a passed budget is in place, OSC transmits the electronic direct deposit file on … 30, 2022, OSC is not permitted to distribute funds dated in the new fiscal year until the Legislature passes and the … Therefore, it is possible that there will be a delay in OSC’s ability to transmit the electronic file on Monday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that … USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local … informed NYSLRS that no death certificate had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a police report. After Conklin’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… the safety of the Medicaid program and its members. Key Findings We identified system processing weaknesses in … for claims that reported an inactive OPRA provider on the claim’s order or service date, including $5.8 million … unqualified, providers are providing Medicaid services. Key Recommendations Review the $965 million in payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… A proper invoice is a written or electronic request for payment submitted by the vendor that must contain the … Description of goods or services requesting payment for (may be in narrative or code values format); Quantity of … the above information, or return the invoice to the vendor for correction. When an agency determines it will return the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… therefore must be reappropriated separately in Bill Copy. For additional information, refer to Section 3.A - Budget Transfers Overview of this Chapter for the Appropriation Movement Authority Quick Guide (How to reappropriate column) for further guidance. Agencies need to be cognizant of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… 2019-S-26 ) . About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not … risks to public safety, human illness, or damage to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." In New York, … are given 30 days after the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Loss or Misuse of State Assets of this Guide, if the Business Unit suspects the shortage is due to theft, loss, or … include the steps that will be taken to prevent a shortage from happening in the future. 1. Prepare a voucher, as … voucher to bring the account in balance. Excess funds of $250 or more must be remitted to the state Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed on Probation’s administration of the Ignition Interlock … of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, persons sentenced for DWI on or after August 15, 2010 must install an Ignition … were actually installed, and the installation rate is on the decline. Probation’s oversight of DWI offenders was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated