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Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired … former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public employee who falsifies … tarnishing your reputation," DiNapoli said. "I hope this case will deter others who attempt to defraud the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… and population losses, but job increases in health care and some manufacturing sectors, and efforts to … Valley. With 432,612 residents, the largely rural area is home to just over 2 percent of New York state's population. … employed at the Mohawk Valley's four state correctional facilities. The second largest sector is health care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too much money was moved with too little scrutiny while Mr. Snow … he was actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his expenses. DiNapoli recommended that … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or drastically cuts expenditures, according to an … a bill that would authorize the city to issue deficit financing to address the accumulated deficits from previous … operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or drastically cuts expenditures according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released today by State … lead to empty promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract oversight is needed to protect public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… for investors to demand information on how and where our money is being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 90-62
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … a vacancy in office. These include, among other things, resignation or removal of the incumbent; an incumbent's … Fitzsimmons v Brooklyn , 102 NY 536; O'Leary v Board of Education , 93 NY 1; Periconi v State , 91 Misc 2d 823, 398 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
Concerning the authority of the State Comptroller in performing an examination of an offtrack betting corporation to obtain information about potential conflicts of interest by requesting that OTB officials fill out a confirmation form listing certain outside employment and business interests
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… NFTA maintains a fleet of 307 buses, five trolleys, seven transit centers, 14 light rail stations, three bus garages, a … decisions submitted in the capital plan; and Complete the Transit Asset Management Plan that is currently in progress, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 91-35
… PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma among older Medicaid recipients is especially high. … in New York City, according to the state Department of Health (DOH). Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 88-24
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … agreement with the municipality. Based on the foregoing, it is clear that each claim submitted for reimbursement by … result of the contract. In the instant situation, however, it is proposed that payment be made not only for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … The Office for People With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… employment, day services, and housing, directly through State-operated programs and through a network of private … guidance and best practices to both its own staff at State-operated facilities and voluntary agency staff. One … OPWDD and its network of voluntary agencies. As per State and federal regulations, voluntary agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500). … and Technical Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) are … apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 03/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 89-63
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … authority is exempt from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil … and (b) any fees to any subdivision thereof, except where it is provided by or pursuant to law that such officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… be deposited into the State's General Fund or remain with the locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, … General reveals that any moneys so collected should remain with the locality. Article 20 of the Judiciary Law (§§790, et … 791, because the statute contains "not a single word with respect to the title" to such moneys. The Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 94-13
Whether a city may require disabled firefighters receiving payments pursuant to section 207a2 of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically that they are not engaged in any prohibited employment activities or file copies of their most recent income tax returns
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and