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DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk – his mother – was on sick … A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and in the most prudent and economical manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Programs for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background PFLL is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider … Director, $4,084 in unsupported salary costs, $749 in medical expenses that were not related to the Program, and … and $429 in ineligible expenses related to the purchase of water for staff. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ … City, an obstetrics and gynecology practice operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New York. With respect to the Empire Plan, Dr. Gomes’ practice is a non-participating provider. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Crossroads is an SED-approved, not-for-profit organization located in … are between the ages of three and five years. Crossroads is reimbursed for preschool special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or procedures. The board also did not enter into a written service level agreement with the IT vendor. In addition, the … totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 professional service providers examined, town officials purchased goods … with any of the 10 providers. Auditors found a one-year mowing contract was awarded for $26,000 to a company owned by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The federal government established the Medicare buy-in program to assist certain low-income people pay out-of-pocket Medicare expenses. Under the buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followX.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Address Mailing address for purchase orders Ordering Email Address* E-mail address where purchase orders will be electronically sent Primary Vendor Contact Name A person who makes the legal and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the state were not … coming months, New York state will need to rely on our not-for-profit partners more than ever to continue fighting the … harms service providers in fields like healthcare, care for the disabled, education and homeless services, which in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… gift cards they received during the holidays. Unused gift card balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office … “Many people don’t realize that after 5 years, unused gift card balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of … provide OUF with a name if the person registers the gift card online, if they have been issued a refund, or if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, … The audit can be found online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/17s21.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The clerk, Trudy Harper, 40, was arrested in June and charged by Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) DCS 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17-response2.pdfDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the Fund’s … related shareholder resolutions that went to a vote when no agreement was reached, including: Resolution calling for ExxonMobil to address climate change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… -0.35 -1.63 SNAP and School Lunch -0.99 -1.04 SNAP -0.89 -0.84 Supplemental Security Income -0.83 -0.84 Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… Period January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area When an employee leaves city employment (e.g., by resignation or retirement), the employee may be entitled to receive separation payments … as unused sick leave or vacation time) while employed with the municipality. A city may also establish “retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… under Medicare, oxygen equipment rentals are subject to a 36-month limit. Key Findings We identified overpayments … the Department had adopted a similar policy to Medicare’s 36-month cap on oxygen equipment rental payments. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead … Since 2011, Sheingold was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to … million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questions