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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. As … said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and the New York State Police for their partnership in holding Mahtani and Melwani … that Mahtani and Melwani jointly purchased a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, Melwani …
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
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to … of New York, are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the … City of New York, are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (officer's statement based on … if claims are audited by the town comptroller, may, in determining the form of vouchers to be presented for … review of documentation relating to the claim. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the form of vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. DiNapoli and the Fund will take … involved in the antiIsrael Boycott Divestment and Sanctions BDS movement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Law requires that moneys received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or … by certain securities pledged as collateral as specified in Section 105 of the State Finance Law. The purpose of this … Services -- Services provided by a banking institution in maintaining a bank account, including, but not limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with policy and guidance on purchasing and paying with a Procurement Card (PCard) and … This section provides agencies with policy and guidance on purchasing and paying with a Procurement Card PCard and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a … count the number of cases received, and record the number in the agency’s financial management system. A third employee … System (SFS) should access References and Resources in SFSSecure for guidance on managing system roles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File. When a vendor owes a … from a third party vendor Business Units should note that in the event that a refund is owed to the State and the … Business Units should review each process to assist them in choosing the most appropriate option. Process and Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a … $27,000, again without board approval. According to State University of New York regulations governing community … documentation to verify that the college has obtained state contract pricing. Although officials with ECC did not …
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)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2021-S-20 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers New York’s Medicaid program. … To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
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)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing … Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid … a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Maximizing … administers the Medicaid program. For recipients enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid, DOH makes payments for services … directly to health care providers. For recipients enrolled in managed care, DOH pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… by the PBANYS are affected. Background: Per the request from the PBANYS dated July 10, 2024, membership dues … paychecks dated August 14, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of PBANYS, OSC will automatically increase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… amount will increase to $23,500 for calendar year 2025. An additional deferment is available to employees age … labeled as the Deduction Begin Date on the Savings Plans panel, should always be the first day of the current, … applicable SRA/TDA deduction in employees’ Savings Plans panel and update the Before Tax Investment/After Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2296
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution … Plan for the calendar year 2025 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2024-285, released on November 1, 2024: The … for Deferred Compensation will increase from $23,000 to $23,500. The catch-up contribution limit that generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … Department of Housing and Urban Development 2017 data, of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-follow