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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-56
… the reason the employee’s salary will not be increased with one of the following messages: Position and job do not … on the Job Action Request or Transfer Request page with an effective date on or before 3/29/12: The agency must … on the Job Action Request or Transfer Request page with an effective date after 3/29/12: The agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-56-april-2012-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equatedModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… a code of ethics which, at a minimum, contains provisions with respect to: disclosure of interest in legislation before … a local governing body; holding of investments in conflict with official duties; private employment in conflict with official duties; and future employment. The Model Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … (SLA) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… to our joint efforts with law enforcement, Mr. Davis’ four-year fraud was in vain and the money he stole will be … of Financial Services for their diligent work on this case.” “The defendant claimed to own and operate an ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. Auditors also … an effective system to ensure that Maximus is complying with contract requirements and meeting performance standards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying his time sheets to steal more than $4,000 … his own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Oakes and the New York State Police, … During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies with Fisher’s time sheets. CiTi BOCES reported this to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… and hospital or birthing center delivery costs associated with the maternity care of a recipient. However, MCOs are not … not been reviewed, and the Department has not followed up with the 10 MCOs identified in our initial audit to ensure issues with their claims processing systems were resolved. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … arrest is the result of DiNapoli's partnership with the New York State Police and Essex County District Attorney Kristy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were … people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … to eMedNY, the Department’s Medicaid claims processing and payment system. The eMedNY system relies on information from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure … of the homeless shelters. In March 2014, DHS contracted with ICL, a City-based not-for-profit organization, to … and on-site medical and mental health services for women with mental illness and co-morbid substance abuse disorders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… we did identify 24 CHRC applicants whose determination letters were not completed timely and, as a result, the … risk. Department officials promptly issued determination letters as a result of us bringing the 24 instances to their … same analysis as a monitoring tool to ensure determination letters are sent timely. Key Recommendation Continuously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure … of the homeless shelters. In July 2013, DHS contracted with Samaritan, a City-based not-for-profit organization, to … and on-site medical and mental health services for men with mental illness at their 160-bed Myrtle Avenue Men’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopDual Employment
… accepting a second job. Second jobs may not interfere with the employee's primary job responsibilities nor … allowed these employees to circumvent controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor … jobs for many years, it is possible that costs associated with these abuses may be significantly higher. Since we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead … Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” … Office and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
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
… VA health benefits. A review of case records at counties with high Medicaid expenses for veterans showed that … eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Inspector General’s … and bi-weekly Social Security payments in a joint account with her daughter, Schwinzer, 46, of Madisonville, TN. … totaled $56,352 and were deposited into the joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. During this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Service and the New York State Comptroller. This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementOpinion 95-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a nonprofit that … to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the … Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served.” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofit