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Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Villages – Village Law Sections 4-402(d), 4-408(d), and 5-524 Towns – Town Law Sections 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town … 177 Counties – County Law Sections 369, 575, 577, and 600; Highway Law Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from … is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City. During fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a revenue projection for the 2020-2021 state budget which reflects an estimate of … State Legislature agreed to on March 1 before they adopt a new budget, which is due April 1. The full text of the letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report … double in the decade before the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “When the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to … in April 2020. DiNapoli’s report found that average asking rents showed little change in the early stages of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Czajka and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… SMCPs to MCOs, as follows: $29.1 million was paid without the required supporting encounter data; $23.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… In May, Relyea and another non-sworn civilian employee, Jeffrey Rapasadi, 57, also of Canastota were both charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … with Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New Windsor Police that we were able to bring their crimes to … County IDA and at IDAs and similar institutions throughout New York State.” The investigation revealed that former IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education due to: Excessive cash balances on deposit that … the award. SINGLE PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate a refund of federal funds by check to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY … B (Part B), which provides supplemental insurance coverage for outpatient medical services, physician services, and … B cost-sharing amounts (e.g., deductibles and coinsurance) for these dual-eligible individuals. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… dentists. Key Findings We identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent claims that were … on June 17, 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 hours. However, the dentists submitted claims … that were purportedly provided by another affiliated dentist. In addition, the dentists paid staff to recruit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… the men and women who make the products that carry its label," DiNapoli said. "As a long-term investor, the New York … stores in 87 other countries. The company has licensed its label to numerous products from footwear to eyewear, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksCity of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at … City facilities. Key Findings Of the 297 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, … could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected facilities. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… Library, such as signs identifying van accessible parking spaces and properly secured carpets at the entrance. … the Town and used for election polling, such as accessible parking spaces with access aisles and at least one van …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the City of Rome (City) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 463 applicable physical accessibility components … City officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up … to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and loved ones to take advantage of this … 13 additional investment options that account owners can choose from based on risk tolerance. The Advisor Plan is for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-children