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DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing … delays and cancellations, especially from train problems, is troubling, however, because it comes at a time when LIRR … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… and Oswego County District Attorney based upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register … machines; and Made $982 in fuel purchases in excess of what was authorized for his personal vehicle using company … company funds; Ensure that cash from vending machine sales is given to the treasurer to be recorded in the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than 5 percent from 2016, according to a … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The gap in net job gains created by IDA-sponsored projects narrowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… for the Eastern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of … Attorney Singas, Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney, Jr., of the FBI's New York Field Office and the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-31
… FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (refund of 2% cash bail fee) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is … originally deposited such money. Upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… sentenced before Judge Adam R. Schumacher in Tioga County Court. As part of his sentence he is barred from running for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
During todays State of the State Address Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026 including addressing critical issues like the affordability crisis gun violence clean water food insecurity and investing in universal child care
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) … To determine whether the Department of Health made improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its … the State. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The … requests and appeals within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within 5 business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal … obligation to pay back this money and rebuild the trust fund balance presents a serious challenge for the state and … – a staggering increase of 1,124%. New York’s UI trust fund account was not well-positioned to weather the crisis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New Yorkers … programs to ensure gaps in potentially life-saving care do not occur during emergencies and crisis situations.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… to the Fund when due and pay the remainder over time with interest. The CSP establishes a graded contribution rate … designed to help the State and municipalities manage and smooth pension contribution costs when rates jumped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewOpinion 99-1
… Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer … award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A service award program may provide death benefits … award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also ask whether such a service award program may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… proceeds to sell the property. The referee schedules the sale, appears in court on the appointed date and time and sells the property at auction, closes the sale, distributes the proceeds of the sale (including payment of any surplus funds to the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countySUNY Bulletin No. SU-366
… Effective Administration paychecks dated October 23, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of UUP, OSC will update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-366-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structure