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DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014

… Office of the State Comptroller $8.2 million with KPMG LLP for annual financial statement audits. SUNY Stony Brook … services. $357,000 to Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for gaming advisory services related to the selection of … State Assembly $6,000 to Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for outside counsel for independent investigations …

Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)

… the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in non-emergency situations.  The Law applies to RNs and LPNs who provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, treatment centers, and other facilities licensed under Article 28 of the Public …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, … P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014

… to create a wet lab at the NY State Psychiatric Institute, Manhattan. $6.6 million with Louis C. Allegrone, Inc. to … 20-year lease renewal for CUNY at 230 West 41st St., Manhattan, with 230 West 41st Street LLC, wholly owned by the … rail services. New York State Assembly $54,000 to Rossein Associates for sexual harassment policy development and …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In total, Medicaid made more than $930,000 in payments for ED drugs and … Auditors found that did not always happen. Since the transition of pharmacy benefit management to MCOs, Medicaid …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 …

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate that our staff continues to uncover these … Comptroller’s audit of the Bradford Volunteer Fire Company is expected to be finalized later this year. DiNapoli …

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services

… the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare … services that are not covered by original Medicare (e.g., dental services). Plans reimburse health care providers for …

Alternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Alternatives For … June 30, 2014. Background Alternatives is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Long … these costs were administrative in nature and should have been allocated across all of Alternatives’ programs. Key …

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills

… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Much of these costs are associated with the decades-long … stream has ended." In 2017, local governments outside of New York City reported spending a total of $917 million on refuse and garbage-related activities. …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014

… and more than 1,400 payments valued at nearly $4.1 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit …

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DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State …

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DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight

… in  Niagara ,  Tompkins  and  Wyoming  counties failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results, according to audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli. “When taxpayers and communities are helping to incentivize and assist local economic development efforts, …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014

… Moreland Commission $150,000 with Kirkland & Ellis LLP for legal services for the state Senate related to the … of New York $1.2 million to University Surgical Associates LLP for pediatric surgery services at SUNY Upstate Medical … Assembly $397,000 to Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP for outside counsel services. $177,000 to Hogan Lovells …

Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)

… with the late starts and early end times ranged from 10 to 27 percent. In addition, the public was not adequately …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014

… alterations to the DMNA Readiness Center at the State Street Armory in New York City.   Office of Homeland Security … sites in Rochester.   Department of Transportation $39.2 million to Grace Industries LLC for rehabilitation of … People with Developmental Disabilities $34.4 million for 39 grants for family support services statewide.  State …

Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services

… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …

Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016

… authorized market orders and allowed for the collection of funds by assessing growers to cover expenses. We note that …