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DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according … audit, which looked at vehicles assigned to the agency's NYC offices from April 1, 2015 through June 26, 2018 found: … when the agency paid them. Except for Staten Island, the NYC offices generally did not identify employees who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… again that stealing from New York State's pension system is risky business," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My … York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… it for themselves. Using public office for personal gain is a violation of the public trust and will not be … public must be held to high ethical standards, and that is why my office has partnered with Comptroller DiNapoli on … plea ensures accountability for the theft of $46,000 and is the latest in over 60 public corruption cases against we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state … and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced today. Muhammad Adnan Saeed, 40, owner of Sublime Medical … of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… in the First Degree. "Volunteer fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. The charges against Cesternino are merely accusations and she is presumed … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… state pension payments monthly via direct deposit into his checking account. He died on Nov. 9, 2019, and all pension … 2022. Gaines Jr. was not an account holder on his father’s checking account. Gaines Jr. used about $2,484 of the money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. … she attempted to purchase a $160,000 home with Chamber of Commerce funds, prompting the launch of a joint investigation … municipalities, and state grants. She was charged with Grand Larceny second degree, Possession of a Forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberInfant and Child Learning Center – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and half-day Special Classes, full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting, and Special Education Itinerant Teacher … Transportation Mobility Taxes; $25,606 in personal service expenses, including $12,994 in excess staffing … and $15,427 in other ineligible other than personal service expenses. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/infant-and-child-learning-center-research-foundation-state-university-new-york-complianceMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts … 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of New York State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) stipulate that the Commissioner … Motor Vehicles incurs in its administration of the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, … Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. The Affordable Care Act and implementing federal regulations mandated that … and enrolled in Medicaid. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… (HOME) to ensure they meet requirements, and whether HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner … from April 2017 through June 2022. About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to … and increase homeownership throughout the State. HCR is comprised of several different offices and agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program is to help control excessive industrial pollution by … Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is responsible for developing and administering this Program. … administer, and enforce the Program. The Department is required to report annually to the Executive, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10 ). About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … the cost of most DMEPOS, and separate payments are not to be made for DMEPOS when the cost of these items is … Moreover, it is the dispensing provider’s responsibility to verify with the recipient’s nursing home whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2242
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 … rate of pay equal to his/her regular rate of pay when work is performed in his/her regular position and/or in a title … his/her regular position. Effective Date(s): This payment is effective the beginning of Summer Session as determined by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2242-procedures-processing-2024-summer-session-payments-institution-teachersEnacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2023-24
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2023-24 is projected to total $223.9 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2023-24.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53)
To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural Rental Assistance Program payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation is engaging in adequate outreach activities to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s53.pdfEnacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2024-25
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2024-25 is projected to total $227.2 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2024-25.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development/New York City Housing Development Corporation – Housing for Seniors (2021-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-response.pdf