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DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
The state Office of Children and Family Services could not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and lacked documentation proving children were placed in foster homes that met program certifications
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $28.2 billion for the five … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportOpinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b(6)(c); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
Whether General Municipal Law 104b authorizes a town board to require in its procurement policies and procedures adopted pursuant to that statute that all purchases or leases in excess of $50000 by the highway superintendent be approved by the town board
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… while she utilized a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension benefits paid on his behalf. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… payments accounted for 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year, more than … authorities, ranking third in terms of total revenues and expenses. CDTA’s salaries and wages for the year ended March … earning more than $50,000 in overtime, which exceeded the employee’s annualized salary. Since 2010 CDTA ridership has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded health care programs … the pandemic. The requirement was reinstated in June 2023. Among the 13,318 individuals, there were 3,780 who … Plan, became available in January 2016. As of March 31, 2022, the state’s Essential Plan had enrolled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… in gaming revenues comprised 3.6% of total state operating funds spending. While nearly 95% of the revenues were used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to prevent harassment and … are one of the company's most valuable assets, however, recent scandals have led to doubts about the company’s … and discrimination can result in substantial costs to companies and affect shareholder value. Investors have now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… (STIP) is comprised of all the operating cash of the State Treasury, State agencies, authorities, municipalities, and … of legislative changes on interest received in current and new funds of the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, … its payment system is rife with errors,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the system was allowing payments on claims … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided. Auditors contacted providers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet … grants, and expert technical assistance. Established in 1990, the CWSRF provides communities low-cost financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Live Discussion About Industry Challenges on Facebook Today at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned … and entertainment industry,” said Rebecca Damon, SAG-AFTRA Executive President and New York President . “The fact is … In April, after the pandemic’s statewide stay-at-home order went into effect, almost 53,000 jobs were lost. Arts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… by our employees — civilian or sworn — and we will hold them accountable for their actions,” said State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year are reasonable and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2019, eMedNY processed over 244 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a … said Suzanne Mattei, strategic advisor, Gray Panthers NYC. “Today, it’s even more important. Proposed and recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… City metropolitan area grew by about 56% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, less than in the Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco metropolitan areas according to a report … the clock to help keep some costs relatively low. City and state officials need to keep a close eye on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states