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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera's seat in the 15th New York City Council District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1256
… for approving any waiver based on previous employment have not yet been established. Once established, a follow up … benefit plans within the TIAA Retirement System (7Z) have been established in PayServ to assist agencies’ with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1256-new-tier-vi-voluntary-defined-contribution-retirement-programUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-276
… new Additional Pay Earnings Code for the UCS Security and Law Enforcement Differential (“SLED”) payment and to provide … for manual payments Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Series in the fiscal year for which eligibility is being determined; and Has been authorized to carry a firearm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-276-new-earnings-code-unified-court-systems-ucs-security-and-lawCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led … be on the horizon, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report examines … average of 33% (2016-2019) to nearly 44% (2020-2024). Based on recent data from the Department of City Planning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES , Skaneateles Central School … the Tuckahoe Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … spent appropriately and effectively.” Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Repairing Defects (Follow-Up) (2015-F-19) An audit issued in May 2014 found the authority did not follow state … financial aid substantially complied with the governing law and regulations. Office of General Services (OGS) and … and that the majority of the contracted work is being completed by disabled workers. Auditors also looked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 2000 - 13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second … the common law doctrine of incompatibility of offices). 1 Accordingly, it is our opinion that an individual who is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clifton … Program (LOSAP) point system is not consistent with state law. Some firefighters did not receive all of the LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Cowart’s son and … children and youth the importance of proper etiquette, what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach … by his mother, Allen Cowart defrauded the NFHA and the New York Office of Children and Family Services (NYOCFS). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 90-56
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Military Leave (additional … persons holding a position in the exempt class of civil service under certain circumstances (Military Law, … NYS2d 252; Henn v City of Mount Vernon , 198 AD 152, 189 NYS 851; Local 456 v Town of Cortlandt , 68 Misc 2d 645, 327 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56DiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… recent years, it is of the utmost importance that DOH do all it can to make sure MCOs are being paid only what they … dollars.” For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 7.1 million … calculations. This resulted in higher premiums for all MCOs, including those MCOs that did not pay these taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Treatment Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire Company , Shelter Rock Public Library District and the City of Utica. “In today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and investigation found she misappropriated approximately $8,500 in fire company funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … fundraisers into personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… and investors will continue to address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 … continue to seek out sustainable investments and changes in corporate behavior that help the promise of the Paris … recognized by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project as being among the world’s top leaders in acting to limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementSeized Assets Program
… of the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State … amounts it receives. For 13 assets, the difference between what the Division expected to receive and what it actually received totaled about $1.4 million. In one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay … Congress also created the 340B Drug Pricing Program in 1992. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to … reflecting the discounted (lower) drug prices. Federal law prohibits duplicate discounts, which occur if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. … concealed her stepfather’s death and forged his name in order to steal benefits from the pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement, to protect the integrity of our pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… also choose to pursue legal remedies with the following governmental entities at any time . New York State Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health insurance after telling officials and … able to reveal her scam. We will continue to work with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindle