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Opinion 2005-1
… 25 Opns St Comp 1969, p 90). 1 With respect to the payment by the town of additional monies to the service … above the agreed upon amount stated in the contract, such payment, in our opinion, would constitute a mere gratuity and … contract and with a value commensurate with the additional payment, the payment would not constitute a gift (see Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… found the state reimbursed providers for excessive services, including 41 dental exams for one patient over … wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing system is failing to catch waste, fraud, errors and abuse. Millions are pouring … appropriate documentation, their claims are supposed to be denied. DiNapoli’s auditors, however, found that APG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2022 … time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for … Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case of unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Bus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… Authority's (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provide passenger service on … minimum service frequency standards that are reasonable and consider the demand for service and other factors. We also sought to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… of "priority 1" complaints against nurses – which can include offenses such as sexual misconduct, practicing … nurse practitioner – in New York state. Individuals can hold more than one license. To qualify for a nursing license, applicants must meet certain standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts allegedly took place between April … not tolerate illegal activity by our employees — civilian or sworn — and we will hold them accountable for their … a forensic analysis of thousands of invoices from the state police auto supply company determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… that DOL did not contact the complainants after the investigation was concluded. For 33 of 165 complaints about … practices were investigated compared to 42 days for private or local facilities. To complete an investigation, … averaged 351 days for state facilities and 138 days for private or local facilities. Among several recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesOpinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … under or subject to the provisions of article 3 of the New York State Banking Law (General Municipal Law §10[1][d]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Opinion 2003-5
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; … death benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement. … General Municipal Law §208-b provides, in relevant part, for the payment of death benefits to the "widow" of a regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. Background The New Paltz Central School District is located in portions of the Towns of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Identify and implement strategies to improve county and VA compliance with requirements for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… should keep watch over the public’s money and, in this case, DMNA should now recover any inappropriate fees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil … impact on African-American and Hispanic test-takers in a class action federal lawsuit named Merton Simpson et al. v. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceBusiness Partners
… attorney, hearing officer or court reporter who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent … affecting pension benefits. These hearings are conducted in compliance with the Retirement and Social Security Law … on behalf of the applicants must be admitted to practice in New York State and registered with the Office of Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersOpinion 99-1
… in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… thought he could scheme the retirement system and get away with it. He was wrong," said State Comptroller … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Attorney General Schneiderman and I will continue our partnership to protect public money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkOpinion 89-59
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to raise both operation and maintenance and capital costs) TOWN LAW, §§198(3)(d), 202, 202-a: A town board may raise all the operation and maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… In fiscal year 2020, DFTA reported delivering more than 4.6 million meals to over 31,000 homebound seniors. DFTA does … report. In some areas, like Community Districts 1 through 6 in The Bronx, 50% rely on other languages. DFTA, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between … to one to three years in state prison. Additionally, as part of his plea agreement, Hiller made restitution of $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-three