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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Court System officials subsequently provided proof of registration for seven referees, but they did not provide any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, … has profited every year since the end of the recession in 2009, and compensation last year reached its highest point … crisis. The momentum from last year's dramatic rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit … on the consecutive hours that can be worked by nurses in non-emergency situations. Under the law, if nurses feel … and procedures for investigating complaints. This resulted in inconsistencies and anomalies in investigations and …
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
… attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of … DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. … embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to prosecute those …
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 … his wife as clerk-treasurer under his supervision, in violation of the village employee handbook, and approved … her unsubstantiated claims of off-hours work for $21,000 in extra pay. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local … limitations. Hoffman, 65, of Shirley, pleaded guilty in Nassau County District Court Part 9P today to permitting … of records of the retirement system, a D felony, in an attempt to obtain unlawful pension payments from 1996 …
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
… 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-94-52022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. … In honor of Womens History Month State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.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)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper … recipients have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage, … Key Finding DOH and OMIG officials made minimal progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit …
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-follow