Search
DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Former Savona Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor … his wife as clerk-treasurer under his supervision, in violation of the village employee handbook, and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… It is being prosecuted by Asst. District Attorney Jason Herman of District Attorney Rice’s Public Corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… electronic monitoring and are due back in court on Jan. 26. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN … by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 88-38
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL … are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… by section 119 of the Town Law (34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 168; 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-659, unreported). The town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers … Whether the report of a town authorized by Town Law 11613 may include articles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he has directed the New York State … its portfolio for any companies involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. … restricting or exiting investments. “Attempts to harm Israel’s economy can put our investments there at risk,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… In adopting the 2024 budget, the Legislature should be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly overrides the tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8DiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… The Nourish New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown products. However, an audit released today … managing Nourish NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-funding2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Senate. As the first woman—and African American woman—to lead a New York State legislative conference, Majority Leader … a replay of the event. Select the Play icon below to get started. Comptroller DiNapoli’s Gender Pay Gap Report In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… 112 of the State Finance Law (see Chapter XI, Section 2.A - Thresholds ), the agency must establish a formal … exceeds the statutory requirement (see Chapter XI, Section 2.A - Thresholds ), the agency must seek competitive bids for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time adjustment to recoup retroactive dues for employees represented by … Bargaining Units 61 (Code 202) will increase from $35.97 to $40.47 for full-time employees and from $19.70 to $21.95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in conjunction with a PCard. This policy is … single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction with the purchase, consistent with the … and Transaction Preparation: When online agencies use a PO with the PCard in the SFS, the agency must check the box …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates … and subunits. This separation helps to reduce the risk of error, waste, or wrongful acts pertaining to various … The procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle is an area where separation of duties is essential to minimize the risk of inappropriate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… Obtain a check from the vendor Obtain a check from a third party vendor Business Units should note that in the event … a check from the vendor, or obtain a check from a third party vendor. Business Units should review each process to … and Submittal of this Chapter. REFUNDS USING A THIRD PARTY VENDOR’S CHECK When a third party returns a check to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… to explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … for others. Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2019 Form W-2 are affected. Effective Date(s) Effective … Background Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… without board approval. According to State University of New York regulations governing community colleges, the ECC … financial decisions such as the creation and funding of new positions are conducted in an open and transparent … and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report … administers New York’s Medicaid program. Under the fee-for-service (FFS) payment method, DOH makes Medicaid payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH … program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a … audit report Medicaid Program Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare Report 2021S16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-follow