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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric Schneiderman, Mr. Wills has been brought to justice," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "We must … Shirley Huntley while Wills was serving as Huntley's chief of staff. The grant stipulated that the money had to be … provided important support. The Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel G. Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… Superintendent Steven G. James for their partnership in this ongoing investigation and for holding the defendant … charges demonstrate that public servants who are dishonest in their positions will be held accountable for their actions,” James said. “The victims in this case are the people of New York who entrusted these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of $157,341.78 in unlawful pension payments. “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over $157,000,” … Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect the resources of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Incorrect Payments by CVS … Findings Civil Service and CVS Caremark made some progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial audit, including reprocessing over $5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) … that the Workers Compensation Board Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program Program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place … which direct that the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ascertain the annual amount of expenses … March 31, 2013. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… (Empire's) payments to Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga) for special items were made according to the provisions of … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januarySelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction … Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of … of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) … to by the Board, to ascertain the expenses it incurred in administering the Program for the three State Fiscal Years … 31, 2020. On average, the Board incurred $207 million in expenses, including about $6 million attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in … year in a row that New York has had a positive balance of payments, after a long history of sending more tax dollars to Washington than it receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… critical and daily emergency services throughout the city. In fiscal year (FY) 2025, the city spent $415 million on fuel and fleet repair, and over $400 million in capital funding for new vehicle acquisitions. “New York … 85 months. This aging fleet has contributed to a decline in vehicle readiness, with in-service rates for critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfWebinars
… Register for upcoming webinars and view past webinars ondemand presented by the Academy for New York States Local Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/webinarsState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)
To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdfMonitoring of Select Programs (2020-S-47)
To determine if the New York State Office for the Aging’s policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on Aging are appropriately monitored and the older New York population is adequately served.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s47.pdfWest Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
Determine whether West Genesee Central School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/west-genesee-central-school-district-2023-128.pdfDolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
Determine whether the Dolgeville Central School District (District) officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/dolgeville-central-school-district-2023-175.pdfTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/berkshire-town-2023-84.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Comment on SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
By mandating climate disclosures, the proposed rule will provide consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/comments-on-sec-climate-disclosure-proposal.pdf