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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… public authorities jumped $3.5 billion since last reported in 2013, with state and local authorities reporting nearly $60 billion in spending in their latest annual filings, according to a report … public authorities jumped $35 billion since last reported in 2013 with state and local authorities reporting nearly $60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for partnering with my office and continuing to pursue … allegedly diverted to the defendants could have been used for student achievement. My office will work diligently to … such as jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary services. Mr. Levy, 55, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. Proposed by … John T. McDonald III. “My office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New … the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… to increase its reserves to cushion against the potential for federal budget cuts and the possible roll back of the … revenues (averaging 4.4 percent). In addition, the budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion. If … $7.8 billion in FY 2018. The President's proposed budget for the federal fiscal year 2018, which begins on October 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and … “I thank District Attorney Finnell and the State Police for their ongoing partnership in combatting public … Mui, the State Comptroller and the New York State Police for their hard work on this investigation.” New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their own financial gain. We will find you and you will be held accountable for your actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County … District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Simchik to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts purportedly for personal and sick leave accruals to which she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Special 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… Information for members about 25 year special retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… third degree and arraigned before the Honorable Richard Carpenter in the Town of Moriah Court. He is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. … County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being held accountable for his crimes.” District Attorney Flynn said: “This … Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this ongoing investigation. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover … we’ve found. Collecting fees with virtually no chance for an apartment gives applicants false hope and compromises … York Hill on the Upper East Side. They held six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeRFP#24-07 – Professional Auditing Services for New York State’s Annual Financial Statements and eMedNY
… Request for Proposals Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued November 12, 2024 Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller of the … other information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following link(s): Request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp24-07Medicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… or via referral from those providers. Generally, claims for non-emergency services submitted for a restricted recipient should not be paid if the service … of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is responsible for administering and monitoring the Restriction Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit covered the … June 1, 2014. Background Medicaid reimburses providers for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan … Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (Hudson Valley), a non-participating provider that has two offices … To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons LLP waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, United HealthCare - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical … which was issued on August 13, 2013, determined that, for the period January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, the … fraudulent claims to NYSHIP and received payments for those claims. We coordinated our audit and investigative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… with the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) and the related administrative and documentation … audit focused on compliance with certain provisions of the ABC Law and related rules and regulations at the State level. … consumption and respect for and obedience to law. The ABC Law gives the Authority the power to issue licenses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides … acupuncture and acupuncture-related services such as heat and massage therapy. We issued our initial audit report … overpayments for services that were not supported by provider documentation and for duplicate payments. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture