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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by … the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of their jobs with the city. Mr. Capuano was sentenced to five years of … conduct,” said Comptroller DiNapoli. "My partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman will keep up the fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… Many of New York’s local governments are coping with slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the … flat while they and school districts are coping with tax cap and tax freeze initiatives that limit growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) adopt budgets with reasonable estimates and properly establish and manage … to provide resources for an intended future use with a clear purpose or intent that aligns with the statute authorizing the fund. If a board chooses to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray … in pension benefits meant for his deceased sisterinlaw New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… from the Oramel Fire Department. Ronda Kish was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Corrupting the … for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion Brundage was charged with Grand Larceny in the 4 th Degree and Corrupting the … District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the … to help determine which of its five types of shelter best meet their needs: General, Mental Health, Substance … that did not have specialized staffing and services. Out of the 1,061 clients identified as having alcohol or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… State Development Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive … Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and ESDC's internal contracting guidelines. … work at the Council, ESDC began a consulting contract with her for cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy services on behalf of managed care recipients who … Medicaid services their recipients require, which includes pharmacy services. Many recipients have other third-party … audit period, HMS’ third-party liability recoveries on MCO pharmacy payments totaled about $118 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipientsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering prescribing referring and attending OPRA health care providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… and, as such, MCOs are required to coordinate benefits with the recipient’s TPHI prior to paying for Medicaid … Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) contracts with Health Management Systems, Inc. (a Gainwell Technologies … by comparing claims MCOs paid on behalf of recipients with TPHI inpatient coverage with the claims Gainwell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipientsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with four major U.S. companies to evaluate and set targets to … agreements, the Fund withdrew its shareholder resolutions with the companies. “More companies understand that reducing … long-term success and benefit investors," DiNapoli said. “With these agreements, the companies are contributing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
Determine whether Tioga County (County) Department of Social Services (Department) officials adequately monitored performance measured contracts with community-based agencies (agencies).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/tioga-county-2023-162.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - May 2006
The MTA ended calendar year 2005 with a cash balance of nearly $1.2 billion—the largest cash balance it has ever had
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2007.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was faced with structural challenges balancing its operating budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2023.pdfEastport-South Manor Central School District – Building Safety (2020M-18)
Determine whether District officials provided effective oversight to ensure compliance with required building safety at the junior-senior high school (JSHS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/eastport-south-manor-2020-18.pdfOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49)
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus per ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49.pdfControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses (2019-S-38)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s38.pdfFiduciary and Conflict of Interest Review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund - 2019
A fiduciary review to confirm that fiduciaries are fulfilling their responsibilities and are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/resources/pdf/nyscrf-fiduciary-and-conflict-of-interest-review-2019.pdfUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (2019-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s40-response.pdf