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Opinion 95-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is … the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021. In addition, we reviewed limited aspects of DHS’ claim … management, housing referrals, placement services, and on-site medical and mental health services for men with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Village of …
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
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities' efforts to … benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through October 31, 2013. Background Many of New York's Medicaid recipients are veterans. During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… The investigation found that from January-September of 2022 he did not provide these sessions to at least three …
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)
… Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Report 2020-S-57 ). About the Program The Medicaid program is … the Department of Health (Department). Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed … members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation …
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
… the state’s retirement system while employed as the clerk to the supervisor for the Town of Minerva. The arrest is the … "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly give herself a raise and have taxpayers pay back a loan," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to our investigators and auditors, her fraud was exposed. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
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
… S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for … as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District … and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was appointed to protect,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDual Employment
… resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a pattern of routine, improper activity. Seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Medicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when … January 2016 through May 2022. About the Program The New York State Medicaid program, administered by the Department …
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.
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living Inc ICL to ensure reported costs are allowable supported and program related
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley, the president of the Snowdrifters of Stratford, was also accused of falsifying business records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… $102,494, as required by the procurement policy. While New York State Village Law, Section 5-524 (Village Law) authorizes certain claims to be paid in advance of audit, 14 claims totaling $380,938 were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation … Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the recommendation made in our audit report, United HealthCare: Empire Plan Drug … program from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United was required to … 1, 2016, found that United did not remit $1,498,719 in rebate revenue to the Department. We made one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report 2013-S-2 ). Background … in our intl audit report Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds Kings County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a … of written quotes for 12 purchases totaling $108,883 made during the audit period. Key Recommendations Amend the point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingState Agencies Bulletin No. 782
… Purpose To notify users of normal and holiday availability of payroll applications for February 2008 through January … 2008 through January 2009 Normal and Holiday Availability of Payroll Applications Normal Availability: Monday through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/782-availability-payroll-applications-payserv-ps-query-control-d