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Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of Corrupting the Government in the third degree, a class D felony. Villasuso today paid $175,000 in restitution … of Corrupting the Government in the fourth degree, a class E felony. Diana was sentenced upon his conviction of … count of Engaging Prohibited Conflict of Interest, both class A misdemeanors. The former county executive today paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… today that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must pay the United States … pay for teaching classes to Twilight Program participants. Jason Cecile was the Twilight Program Coordinator at … by the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, Jason Cecile pled guilty to Corrupting the Government in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… & PAF) Pensionable Earnings Tiers 1-4 Calendar Year IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V02 RTR Memo CompLmt ERSBT5 285,000.00 … appear for informational purposes (RTR Memo) in PayServ on the paycheck view and in the NHRP501 Master File for … that receive it. They will not appear to employees on paystubs or in New York State Payroll Online. Agencies do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of … Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to select the most qualified candidates, … the candidate’s experience, it also comes with risks. For instance, it can amplify existing biases and create novel … of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, licensing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsMedicaid Program – Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance
… Health (Department) made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments on behalf of individuals who had … Medicaid pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled Medicaid recipient, and the MCOs … paid about $1.28 billion in Medicaid managed care premium payments on behalf of enrollees who also had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/13/medicaid-program-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-comprehensive-third-partyOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report … To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), effective January 1, 2020, was designed to put the State on a path to … to establish a renewable energy program by the end of June 2021 to meet two requirements: by 2030, a minimum of 70% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for … Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for … for reimbursement according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… fewer visitors means less spending and a smaller number of jobs in hotels and restaurants. The impact is most acute for areas near the Canadian border, where travel from Canada fell by … up 1% in New York City. In 2024, there were over 932,400 private sector jobs in New York in industries associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand trades, ranging from information technology to … Roberta Reardon and her team for their efforts in promoting New York’s apprenticeship programs.” “We thank … provide thousands of people with paid handson training in skilled indemand trades ranging from information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Reimbursements (Washington County) The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for … services provided. The district lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. … Had these services been claimed, the district would have realized revenues totaling $13,319 — 50% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 2003-2
… the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Joint District (authority to form in coterminous town/village) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (authority to form joint fire district in coterminous town village) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to form joint fire district in coterminous town/village) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Administrative Hearings
… the issues to be decided. Due to the global pandemic, all hearings are currently being conducted virtually using Webex, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five … New York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks that were $7,000 to … than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim superintendent and set her pro-rated … to $2,307 per pay period. Instead, the district paid Johnson $13,333 biweekly, or $11,026 more per paycheck than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… upside, particularly if pressured by unforeseen economic events, including a recession. Unanticipated revenue has been … stated out-year gaps now total $17.6 billion from FY 2026 to FY 2028, $2.25 billion less than the three-year gap … gaps of nearly $2.3 billion in FY 2025, $8.5 billion in FY 2026, nearly $10 billion in FY 2027 and $12.8 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city operates a fleet of about 30,100 vehicles (owned and rented) and motorized … mostly the Police Department (NYPD) and the departments of Sanitation (DSNY) and Transportation (DOT). These … to a decline in vehicle readiness, with in-service rates for critical vehicles such as ambulances and sanitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-often