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DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … need to be watched closely by the state so patient care is not jeopardized, nurses are not overworked and employers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, … was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156374 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: 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 falsifying business records. As Mayor, Harrian allegedly submitted fraudulent vouchers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today … in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today …
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
… filed an application containing false information with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to … Shaleen Mahtani, 56, of Paramus, N.J., were arraigned in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court … of the work of my Financial Crimes Unit, the Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police to uncover this misuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-21
… may be retained in the supervisor's office after audit and payment. Subdivision 1 of Town Law, §119 provides that, in a … that the segregation of duties relative to the audit and payment of claims between the town clerk and the town … may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 88-38
… any clerk charge or collect a fee for filing, recording or indexing any paper, document, map or proceeding filed, … is impermissible (McKinney's Consolidated Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes §76). Further, we believe the rationale of this … We do not find this argument persuasive, since it is based on an incorrect premise. The fees paid by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation relating to the claim. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the … the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim may be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… by individual board members) TOWN LAW, §116(13): The report authorized by Town Law, §116(13) may not contain … of particular town board members. You ask whether the report of a town, authorized by Town Law, §116(13), may … Law, §116(13) authorizes towns to publish and distribute a report relative to the fiscal affairs and official acts, …
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 Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to review its … attractive place to invest and we look forward to finding new opportunities there. We’re putting companies engaged in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-notice2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … released an analysis on the pay gap still facing full-time working women in New York State. Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… funds transfers; (iv) lockbox services; (v) armored car services; (vi) stop payment services; and (vii) … services beyond the scope of check cashing and deposits (e.g., lockbox services, tax processing, etc.). The cost of … by a single banking institution at the location level (i.e., regional motor vehicle office, correctional facility, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… Amount 3/31/2016 $31.30 $0.75 $32.05 3/30/2017 $31.90 $1.50 $33.40 3/29/2018 $32.04 $2.25 $34.29 3/28/2019 $32.75 …
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
… and Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks and … According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government separation of duties is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the Statewide … Access SFS Secure to find job aids containing additional guidance on entering an adjustment credit memo voucher. … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: Covered* by an employer provided retirement plan; or An active … by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. IRS Regulations require the …
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
Officials at Erie Community College ECC gave more than $100000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
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)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy … Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-20 ). About the Program The Department of … addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit report and additional actions are needed. In particular, …
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)
… required to identify Medicaid recipients who are at least 65 years of age, or will be turning age 65 within a 3-month time frame, and have them apply for … When SSA receives an SSI application for someone who is 65 years of age, it also checks the individual’s Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-follow