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DiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… and claiming unused card balances that may be reported as unclaimed funds. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York … office is currently holding more than $15.5 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… personnel and certain investigative and enforcement strategies more effectively to enhance Do Not Call … and Evaluate the potential for using FTC resources and strategies and consumer-friendly alternatives to notarized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to the Fort for the period January 1, 2014 through April 17, … in the 1970 contract and consult with the Town attorney to identify the appropriate manner to address any previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, allowing the vendor to … or routine maintenance. As a result, the county will need to invest additional funds into the golf courses that … action by terminating the operating contract. For a copy of the report visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children … initial and comprehensive follow-up FASPs, which assess how foster children and their foster families are doing, were … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center … failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is … DiNapoli's office. The contract failed to clearly define how PMA would measure savings or delineate its … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… Medicaid-eligible inpatient hospital claims to the federal government for up to 50 percent reimbursement. There … Three counties did not submit claims seeking potential federal reimbursement of up to $46,352 for inpatient medical … appropriate rates are charged. Develop a process to claim federal reimbursement for inpatient hospital claims. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… fees from the refunding bond closings of Yankee Stadium LLC and Queens Ballpark Co. LLC (Citi Field). Total IDA expenses in 2021 were $79.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… to December) increased by 8.8% over the same quarter of 2021, which was similar to the year-over-year rates seen … to fairly weak collections from the same quarter in 2021, when COVID infection rates were peaking, public vaccinations … were still in place. Inflation, even with the impact of the gas tax holiday, was one of the main drivers for sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Misconduct. As part of his plea agreement, he will pay full restitution and cannot seek public office again. … office commenced an audit of the town which found financial irregularities. A subsequent investigation found … cash withdrawals from town bank accounts, took cash back on checks made out to the town, and kept for himself cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great knowledge … One bill called for the creation of a financial literacy fund, which would provide funding for grants or programs to … can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by some of our schools already offering a personal finance class. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… of Chemical Dependence Residential Services Related Report Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Perkins used the stolen money for personal purchases … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many facilities across New York state with significant … exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York … The state Department of Health (DOH) oversees its own district offices and county health offices across the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Palladia Inc, and the Queens Child Guidance Center by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for … in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Contract … Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in NYC 2007S60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a moderate … of 5%. Nearly all (54 out of 57) counties experienced some year-over-year increase. Lewis County experienced the strongest growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-year