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DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire … as she gambled away public money and violated the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of … numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by … to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring that only legitimate refunds are paid.” … work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing … grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were uncovered in an audit and investigation by … office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… using the Quantity, Unit of Measure and Unit Price fields to record that respective information. Using this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little … City's year-to-year growth calculations. After adjusting for the 2015 correction, however, collections actually … had an increase in collections. The strongest increase was for the city of Yonkers at 16.6 percent; and Seven cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). … 9, 2018, concluded that the New York City Administration for Children's Services ( ACS) lacked the tools to ensure … to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found that ACS did not have controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… a balance of $7.3 billion, $1.1 billion higher than the latest projection by DOB. Report: May Cash Report Find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Hess Corp. and Chesapeake Energy Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for … viable transition strategies. The 21 companies are: APA Corp. Apache Corp. Baytex Energy Corp. Birchcliff Energy Ltd. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… OMH should implement our recommendations to improve the administration of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State … centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick Draw tickets. “Every day, … the impact expanded gambling will have on individuals, local communities, and the state as a whole on a continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state … to replace the HVAC system in Buildings 1 and 2 at the Academy of Fire Science in Schuyler County. $8.8 million … Health Insurance Programs Data Mart. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services $26.7 million to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… and K-12 education through their senior years with Social Security benefits. In addition, the new tool provides … enrollment and benefits for programs like Medicaid, Social Security, housing assistance, and the Supplemental Nutrition … one-third of residents are on Medicaid in eight counties: Bronx, Chemung, Kings, Montgomery, Queens, Richmond, Rockland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkOversight of the Early Intervention Program
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25-response.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the charter-established deadline and the proposed budgets for the general and recreation funds are not structurally … as in the three previous years, allocates appropriations for personal services, contractual expenditures and employee … not establish procedures to evaluate labor costs by town. For example, timecard information was not used to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-193
… Data page. Calendar ( CAL ) employees will remain on the payroll in their regular position and will continue to be … employees must be terminated at the end of Summer Session. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The … Earnings Code and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The appropriate Earnings Description and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-193-2013-suny-summer-session-paymentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-204
… Job Data page. Calendar (CAL) employees will remain on the payroll in their regular position and will continue to be … employees must be terminated at the end of Summer Session. Payroll Resister and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The … Earnings Code and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The appropriate Earnings Description and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-204-2014-suny-summer-session-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1001
… and to provide instructions for agency processing for the portion of the 2010 Salary Increases not already paid. Affected … Position has both equated grade and NTE Position and job do not match Salary below hiring rate OSC Actions: Automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1001-retroactive-april-1-2010-salary-increase-employees-represented-publicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2196
… Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits: Per Internal Revenue Service Publication 957, OSC will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2196-new-temporary-compensation-payment-certain-employees-represented-public