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DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… years are Niagara Falls, Poughkeepsie, Amsterdam and Long Beach. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… take place. If convicted on all charges, he faces up to 37 years in prison. “The crimes Mr. Scarborough is … above the law, no matter how powerful or well-connected. I also want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newOpinion 90-45
… a need for standardization. The resolution must contain a full explanation of the reasons for its adoption and should … there is a need for standardization and must contain a full explanation of the reasons for its adoption. Upon the … resolution, a political subdivision may provide in its specifications for a particular make or brand to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45Opinion 96-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- … the same amount previously paid annually for principal on obligations issued to finance a fire truck. The … which has recently made the final debt service payment on a bond issue for the purchase of a fire-fighting vehicle. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 91-41
… (authority by petition to compel referendum) TOWN LAW, §81: Town electors may not, by petition, compel the town board … increased. You ask whether, pursuant to Town Law, §81, town electors may, by petition, compel the town board to … p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137). Town Law, §81 lists several specific questions which may, upon town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Archived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller. Passed the Senate Protest … procedures for state agencies and public authorities. NYS 529 Program, Scholarships and Grants – S.9700 (Stavisky) – … for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Contract Advisory No. 31
… SFS users will create a transaction in the SFS using an “OC” prefix to identify the transaction as an OGS centralized … No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select one of the appropriate … Value (RFP) Once SFS users receive notification of the OC transaction approval, users may proceed with the normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit … owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to support its activities. OCFS’ system infrastructure is … To assess the implementation of the two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… that remain uncashed as of April 25, 2022, will have stop payments processed and the funds will be escheated and … Actions Agencies must notify affected employees that stop payments will be issued for all uncashed payroll checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksCounty Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… restrict program eligibility for inmates. Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides temporary income to eligible workers … received almost $325,000 in inappropriate unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments while incarcerated in Jails. … UI benefits while incarcerated by limiting the ability to contact NYS Department of Labor via telephone. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 971
… work on Interstate routes within New York State or any NYS highway routes or parkway systems. The assignment constitutes … of unavoidable proximity to vehicular traffic within the highway rights-of-way. Effective Date(s) Administration Pay … work on Interstate routes within New York State or any NYS highway routes or parkway systems at least 1/3 of the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/971-2010-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 881
… work on Interstate routes within New York State or any NYS highway routes or parkway systems. The assignment constitutes … of unavoidable proximity to vehicular traffic within the highway rights-of-way. Effective Date(s) Administration Pay … work on Interstate routes within New York State or any NYS highway routes or parkway systems at least 1/3 of the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/881-2009-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certainState Police Bulletin No. SP-194
… increase the biweekly deduction for Union Dues (Code 227) from $44.98 to $47.27. Agency Actions Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-194-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseOpinion 88-14
… Comptroller or to the county treasurer, however, an estate representative must be appointed and, as noted, the estate … known as bona vacantia ). Upon appointment, an estate representative succeeds to the rights and liabilities of his … or property, may be maintained by and against a personal representative [of an estate] in all cases and in such manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Opinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library appropriation (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson … with disabilities," said Special Agent-in-Charge Vicky Vazquez with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million by unlawfully billing Medicaid by inflating charges and billing for services never provided, … investigation further found patients were paid kickbacks by both Khans to use their services and facilitate the fraud. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic … Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2023, nearly 9.4 million individuals or … were enrolled in Medicaid, the Essential Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage for children under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… initiative—EVolve NY—a program that focused on the installation of high-speed chargers. This program, … placement or use outreach efforts to encourage EV charger installation by its customers. Further, none of the planned … NY chargers at seven locations. We determined that the installation of EV high-speed chargers was as much as 2 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… mold, water damage, and peeling paint; and a commercial tenant (day care) with mouse droppings in classrooms. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments