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Opinion 88-37
… (purchase of police cars) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(29)(a),(77), 21.00(a), 28.00(a): The purchase of a … having a seating capacity of less than ten persons." In light of the quoted language, we have expressed the view that … established for motor vehicles by section 11.00(a)(29) does not apply to passenger vehicles with a seating capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Oversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… of this audit was to assess the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s oversight and monitoring of certain New York City Housing Authority … whether Program-funded projects were completed as planned, and whether selected Program expenditures were justified and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingOpinion 89-2
… authorized, under such rules and regulations as the [state hospital review and planning] council may authorize, to enter … or other health related facilities having or utilizing hospital services or facilities or voluntary ambulance … Approval Memo, L 1977, ch 897). The term "municipal hospital" is not defined for purposes of General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… City has also appropriated approximately $2.5 million of sewer fund balance and appropriated $24,770 of fund balance … from a transparency perspective as members of the public rely on the proposed budget to make informed … overlay in the budget. Ensure the budget presented to the public and posted to the City’s website are consistent. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State employees. CONTRACTING WITH FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), … bar. Under the two-year bar, former State employees are prohibited from: appearing or practicing before their former … Chamber employees, former Executive Chamber employees are prohibited from: appearing or practicing before the Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P Bruen announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and … that provides highly specialized instructional support in a wide variety of settings and locations. In school year 2019-20, approximately 26,000 special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the arrest of Muhammad Adnan Saeed, owner of Sublime Medical Transportation and Heather Smith an employee/driver for the company, for the alleged theft of over $700,000 from the state’s Medicaid program. Saeed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… workforce reached more than 300,000 employees in June of 2024, the first year-over-year increase since the COVID-19 … at 306,248 employees at the end of City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2024, but staffing at the city Law Department (1,396), Fire … courts grow from 22,611 in June 2019 to 32,873 in June 2024, a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the guilty plea of Muhammad Adnan Saeed, owner of Sublime Medical Transportation, for stealing over $700,000 … scheme in order to bolster his own profits at the expense of New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “The Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… has increased, thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting … obligation to support seniors who need and qualify for in-home, meal or other support services,” DiNapoli said. “These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… occurred and falsified the destination traveled to in order to boost payments to the company. Investigators also found patients who were seeking drug treatment were allegedly paid kickbacks by the Chaudhry and … purchase illicit drugs undercutting the objective of the treatment. The investigation further revealed that Chaudhry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… Objective To determine whether improper Medicaid managed care premiums were paid on behalf of recipients with … Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed care, whereby the Department pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identificationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
… pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System (7U), New York City Teachers … Retirement Systems. The amendment specifies The New York City Employee Retirement System, New York City Teachers … pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System 7U New York City Teachers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of … total appropriated fund balance went unused. The Board did not develop a long-term financial or capital plan, including … has one bank it uses for online transactions but does not have a sufficient written online banking agreement. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Software Management (2015-MR-3)
… We also released three letter reports to the following community colleges: Corning Community College [pdf] , Finger Lakes Community College [pdf] and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Draft a DRO Overview and Instructions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-template