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Opinion 96-6
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance Transactions (town supervisor placing insurance through same agency through which town's insurance placed) -- Interest in Contract (arising from … supervisor would have a prohibited interest in the towns insurance contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program: Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial … the Empire Plan, which includes the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug plan (Medicare Rx Plan) for retired members and their dependents who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… Town’s fuel inventory. Monitor fuel use, which resulted in unaccounted-for fuel of 21,806 gallons of gasoline and … Superintendent should: Ensure fuel pumps are maintained in proper working order and access to pumps is monitored. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followStay Informed – Career Plan
… retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick tips and updates on a variety of retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informedHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… must address the four categories below before you can make a determination. Category Factors to be considered … information if it’s important to your review. Use our online research tools and resources to help you gather … contracts. Obtaining a list of non-responsible vendors Our office doesn’t make available a list of non-responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationIX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of … Program 99999 Fund 70200 Account 58981 Budget Reference Year Current Year Product Code Agency Specific Project ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the extent of the reach of corporate dollars … on political spending disclosure with FirstEnergy Corp. of Ohio. Since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… employees in many agencies are routinely required to travel for various work reasons such as conducting … In recent years, our office performed 33 audits of travel expenses at State agencies and found issues with … evidence of progress, they referenced a series of various forms, policies, and other initiatives undertaken. Many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementView and Update Your Beneficiaries
… When you became a NYSLRS member you should have named a beneficiary or beneficiaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/view-and-update-your-beneficiariesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. The audit identified a total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New York City’s 311 system for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. The … exposed to community noise, creating the potential for a significant public health concern. The audit found a need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followTitle I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York
… Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local … — public school districts, charter schools, and Special Act districts — for the purpose of closing educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agenciesXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… or expense report audit process, Bureau auditors will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following responsibilities to ensure Bureau auditors can successfully contact Voucher Authorizers: Online agencies must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsTown of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
Determine whether Town officials have adequate controls over the Town’s fuel inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/johnstown-2019-178.pdfHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than … 2021. “Mr. Johnson callously exploited his mother’s death to line his own pockets,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . … Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and … About the Program Homes and Community Renewal consists of New York State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). DHCR is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… restricting “backdoor spending” by public authorities and imposing a constitutional limit on state debt, among other reforms, to bring increased transparency and accountability to state finances. DiNapoli released his … restricting backdoor spending by public authorities and imposing a constitutional limit on state debt among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… (1.5 percent), and two counties out of 57 reporting (3.5 percent) were also found to have exhausted at least 80 … percent), Ilion (96.0 percent), Ellenville (92.1 percent), Spring Valley (91.4 percent), Potsdam (86.6 percent) and Liberty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdf