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Opinion 93-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … §109-b(6)(c) includes only outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State pensioner who retired from the Port Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “CDTA operates a vital service for Capital Region residents, employers and … regional transportation services including regular bus service, express commuter service, access transit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. Auditors found eMedNY, … 31, 2021. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… thefts allegedly took place between April 2015 and October 2020. “These men were entrusted to maintain and service essential New York State Police vehicles, but instead they allegedly used taxpayer money to fund their own their personal business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… to the State Finance Law, §98, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested all moneys belonging to any … Pursuant to the State Finance Law 98 the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested all moneys belonging to any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, … by just 50 paid local staff, about half the minimum number recommended in NYSOFA’s guidelines, which are based on … 15 regional programs fell short of the recommended minimum number of staff for the federal fiscal year (FFY) ended Sept. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds … and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their intended purposes. The audit period covers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… pharmacy, inpatient, durable medical equipment, and dental claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; … and was determining the program status of the remaining provider. Key Recommendations We made 12 recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… budget review issued in May 2020. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … expenditures. The continued reliance on proceeds of long-term debt to finance recurring operating expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… The District serves the Towns of Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Lexington and Prattsville in Greene County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to prevent … as fiduciary to the city’s five public pension funds. “Wells Fargo employees are one of the company's most valuable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… State collections from the taxes on mobile sports betting totaled $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year … Thomas P. DiNapoli. With the legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a … be devoted to understanding the implications of mobile sports betting, particularly on young New Yorkers.” Gaming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two … too often the Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded … today examined whether DOH was doing enough to control Medicaid costs for New Yorkers’ health care. The audits found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… they receive in federal spending. New York’s former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan pioneered the concept of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… in New York City more, although the city expanded the Fair Fares program recently to discount the cost of transit for … to monitor mobility trends, the expansion of the Fair Fares program providing low-cost MTA service for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… David M. Hoovler announced today that, John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court … David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… Board 9 is proud to have supported Ponce's Westchester Ave Branch's application to become a Banking Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and … A 38yearold Queens woman today was sentenced to five years probation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pension