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DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… management." "Too many Bronxites and New Yorkers work hard for their pay check and then work even harder to find a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari was arrested for abusing his position as a public official by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a five-count indictment charging Tammy Banack, a resident … said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to find and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million active and … The New York State Health Insurance Program NYSHIP administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/01/analysis-reasonable-and-customary-out-network-reimbursement-rates-medicalsurgical-servicesImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… screened and enrolled in Medicaid and have an "active" provider status. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of assurance over the OPRA provider’s validity to provide Medicaid services. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a … announced today. The evaluation of the Fund’s integrated oil and gas holdings is part of DiNapoli’s broader review of … managed public equity holdings in eight integrated oil and gas companies that it has determined are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Action Under Consideration Would Be Detrimental The House approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the … been funded by the federal government. Under the House reconciliation bill, states would be required to make a … cost New York up to $1.2 billion in new costs, while the House proposal would cost the state up to $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – Medicaid Revenue by Department FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) Department FY 2025 FY 2026 Human Resources Adm $ 249.9 $ 247.2 Dept of Education … it is relying on the approval of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to approve alternative sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … were accurately distributed. Fairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (Dutchess County) The board and … that she did not initially have access to the OSC’s online portal to file the reports. Town of Marathon – Transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… on charges of wire fraud and subscribing to false tax returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: … in Florida, and then failed to report any of it on his tax returns. Public corruption victimizes the public … Agent in Charge Shantelle P. Kitchen said: “Criminal tax investigations are often intertwined with investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportInventory Controls
… the Program The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was created in 2012 and is the lead agency for State IT … of technical equipment for State employees. Additionally, ITS is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of … various job functions. To manage the vast inventory, ITS utilizes the Information Technology Service Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsResponse Planning for Unexpected Events
… 15, 2020. About the Program The MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, … a sub-department of Operations, is responsible for safe train operations and movement, train dispatching, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/28/response-planning-unexpected-eventsDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… projects. DiNapoli’s audit examined nine projects. Among its findings, the audit determined that DHS had failed to set clear priorities on its 10-year capital plan. Projects lingered, for years … DHS’ capital budget is mainly used to repair and improve its shelters and other facilities. DHS’ 2019 adopted capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixDiNapoli: State Health Department Oversight of Lead Service Line Replacement Program Needs Improvement
… missing the Oct. 16, 2024 deadline. As of August 2025, 140 systems still had not complied. Further, many … Report on School District Lead Testing Audit Series In 2025, DiNapoli released a series of audits examining school … Program and Lead Service Line Inventory Interactive Maps Program Eligibility and Grant Spending Related Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-health-department-oversight-lead-service-line-replacement-program-needs-improvementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… steps required to accurately process NYSTRS refunds and arrears as part of the fiscal year 2021-2022 NYSTRS … Employees enrolled in NYSTRS, Plan Type 86, who owe arrears or are entitled to refunds associated with the … agencies and SUNY campuses will use to review and identify arrears or refunds for impacted NYSTRS members. Phase one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateOpinion 99-2
… of the salt storage shed (compare Highway Law, §10-c[4][e] and Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation Budget, L 1998, ch 55, p 318, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… and boardwalk funds had deficit fund balances totaling $15.3 million. The city’s financial condition continued to … to locate and identify assets. For example, 358 IT assets on the inventory list totaling $1.7 million did not have a … retirement appropriations totaling approximately $1.3 million for members of the state retirement system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by $1.3 million, or 11.9 percentage points. The board and district … Claims were not submitted for reimbursement for at least 3,083 eligible services totaling $187,932. Had these services … of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (Cayuga County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 95-12
… or invest funds with a State or federally chartered savings bank) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … to deposit or invest with a State or federally chartered savings bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§10, 11; BANKING LAW, … §§10 and 11 does not include State or federally chartered savings banks. The term "national banking association", as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12Borrowing Against Your Contributions – New Career Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The … rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/borrowing-against-your-contributions