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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
US Attorney James P Kennedy Jr announced today that Stephanie W Cowart 58 of Grand Island NY pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before US District Judge Richard J Arcara The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250000 fine
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 91-62
Whether a village by local law may transfer a building to a school district public library without consideration subject to the village reserving to itself the right to use a portion of the building and planned improvements thereto for village purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Executive Order - Procurement Integrity
It is the policy of OSC to procure goods and services in a fair, equitable and open manner and to protect the procurement process from improper influence.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/procurement-integrity.pdfEnsuring Integrity in New York State Medicaid, April 2015
Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to more than 6 million New Yorkers and is projected to cost a total of $62 billion from federal, State and local sou
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15d1.pdfNew York City Government Services: Older Adult Case Management and Home Care
In FY 2026, the City plans to spend $618 million for the Department for the Aging, 13 percent of which is expected to be federally funded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-22-2026.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report NTAX702 (NYC Reportable Wages), identifying employees who may need … of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W2 for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesState Police Bulletin No. SP-224
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment and to provide agency … automatically. Affected Employees Division of State Police employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-224-2021-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately … and that the Division receives federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all funds. However, the … Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” The Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M Carney and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the arrest of Muhammad Adnan Saeed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field … who attempt to corrupt our public institutions through illegal bribes and kickbacks, as well as the officials who … to commit wire fraud charge. The charges in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities (2022-S-20)
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, such as cameras, help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s20.pdfSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). … totaling more than $2.8 billion that were issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, bus lane camera, and … Division only enforces collections from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsOpinion 91-6
Whether a town by local law may authorize the purchase of commodities from vendors holding federal General Services Administration GSA contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Response to Human Trafficking (2023-S-31)
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing contracted Providers (Providers) and Local Districts of Social Services (Local Districts) to ensure adequate services are being provided to victims of human trafficking (survivors).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s31.pdfDiNapoli Releases Profile of State's Economic Development Agency
… 2013, ESDC reported that its programs helped create 2,424 jobs, a figure representing approximately 1.8 percent of net … programs work effectively together or create well-paying jobs. The report suggests developing more detailed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-releases-profile-states-economic-development-agencyIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or unrelated to its programs, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers … expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 719
… by NYSCOPBA (BU01) in the following titles: Correction Officer Correction Officer Spanish Language Correction Officer Trainee … Community Correctional Center Assistant Institution Safety Officer Effective Date(s) 3/29/07 Institution - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/719-march-31-2007-salary-increase-and-ending-other-payments-certainOpinion 91-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER … §§198(1)(f), 202(5), 209; VILLAGE LAW, §14-1436: A town, on behalf of a town sewer district, may contract with a … in constructing the trunk line. You ask whether the town, on behalf of the town district, and the county, on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24