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DiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in … care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. By the end of audit … about $2.4 million of the overpayments were recovered. “New York’s Medicaid system is vast and complex with plenty of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… and an administrative assistant to manage this account, sign checks and pay vendors before submitting claims to the … of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of the Library. The Library’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… neighborhoods and found that despite high availability, one in four households had no cable, fiberoptic (FTTP) or … divide that must be bridged. With affordability being one of the biggest challenges facing families, state and … (ACP). FCC data showed total ACP enrollment of almost one million households across the City, with 25% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds hurts everyone. This is … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) via phone calls, fax, and electronic submissions … incidences of child abuse and maltreatment received by the SCR are referred to as “calls”). The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; United States Attorney Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of … “Thanks to my partnership with United States Attorney Carla Freedman and federal law enforcement and agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsIndustrial Development Agencies in New York State
… ability to provide tax exemptions. Below is an interactive map developed by the Office of the New York State Comptroller … Users can change the fiscal year and click a region on the map to display more information on the IDAs in that region. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … for drinking or cooking. Resampled for Cycle Three, the fourth outlet’s test results showed the lead level was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16How to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in … in which State agencies collect, maintain and disseminate personal information about you. The PPPL also enables you to … The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law is intended to protect your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawOpinion 2005-6
… of a town youth program, or use of parochial school facilities for a town youth program, would constitute a … of a parochial school, such as an auditorium, gymnasium or outdoor playground, from of a parochial school classroom. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… agency inventories. Of the ten agencies audited, only two – Elmira and Irondequoit – were able to account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… NYPA is a public authority created in 1931 by Title 1 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law. NYPA’s mission … programs such as BuildSmart 2025: Ensure that reports of results are based on the actual performance of the program, … that have been completed and those that are in other stages of the process. Disclose any adjustments to baseline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote … of Bemus Point, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as the sentence will be determined by the court. Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders have … police or medical response caused 23% of delays in 2024, but were down 7% in the first half of 2025 compared to the … to 534 in 2023 as ridership returned and service increased but were still below 2019 levels. Through June 2025, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether school districts are adequately … and monitoring user access. All districts had weaknesses in accessing, monitoring and reviewing audit logs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Clerk collects fees for a variety of purposes including licenses, water and sewer … crime of public corruption for the theft from the Town. In July 2025, the Clerk was sentenced to five years’ probation … did not take tickets for their own personal use without payment. Clerk fee collections were not remitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-follow