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Opinion 93-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … LAW, §§33, 34, 811, 813; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§87, 89: In connection with an examination into the accounts and … local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees in accordance with the requirements of General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… and for personal expenses including jewelry, a family wedding and home renovations. Kurman had been the former … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… ($3.86 million). Regionally, IDAs in the Finger Lakes region collectively reported the highest expenses ($12.5 … led regionally by the Finger Lakes (66 new projects), Western New York (50 new projects), and Mid-Hudson (47 new … Development Agencies in New York State IDA Data by Region Office of the New York State Comptroller - 2022 IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… investigation revealed that former IDA Managing Director Vincent Cozzolino entered into a series of contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill … York has a massive, complex budget,” DiNapoli said. “As the taxpayer watchdog, my office is responsible for providing … and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis These appointments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… money from a federally funded program intended to benefit at-risk high schoolers,” said United States Attorney Carla B. … “The OIG will continue to aggressively pursue those who misappropriate education funds for their own purposes. … in any recovery. The relator in this case will receive $2,001.37 of the settlement proceeds. The case is docketed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… money to shop online, order food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesXVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… financial reports for the public and the Legislature in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles … updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes in State law, administrative or judicial actions and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… was charged this morning with stealing nearly $240,000 in a scam that spanned three years, State Comptroller Thomas … cashed for personal use. He was arraigned this morning in Shawangunk Town Court. “This fire district literally gave … district needed was checks and balances, not blind faith in Mr. Denardo. Thanks to the hard work of my office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000XI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Review of this Chapter provides additional information). OC = Office of General Services (OGS) Centralized Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… Assistance for Needy Families Child Care and Development Block Grant Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies … School Lunch, Breakfast Programs Community Development Block Grant Medicaid Title IV-E Foster Care Individuals with … Act Homeland Security Grant Program Social Services Block Grant Federal Balance of Payments New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… initial audit report, Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Report 2022-S-24 ). About the Program The … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Follow-Up)
… at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Report 2024-S-12 ). About the Program The … development’s management, as outlined in Title 9 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-new-0Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
… and Communities Program (CHSC) were appropriate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant … for physical activity and improve nutrition for people in high-need communities. The combined total value of the 26 … a judgmental sample of $212,640 out of their $427,798 in contractual service and program material expenses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-programMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… have special health care needs. New York’s Essential Plan (EP) provides health insurance to lower-income people who, … change, individuals may transition between Medicaid and EP. NY State of Health (NYSOH) is the State-run health plan … enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid and EP. An individual’s Medicaid and EP enrollment data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency … and record reliable information on the performance of contractors and consultants working on capital-funded … handle the review of responsibility for two of 10 sampled contractors with repeated less-than-satisfactory ACEs when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. Also, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, … for procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. We issued our initial audit report on June 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… The Department is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, including the sales and use tax. … sellers, who regularly or systematically solicits business in the State. Vendors without a physical presence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practicesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the New York … advanced funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts. Background Our office examined certain … or agreements (contracts) by SED during the period of July 2012 through July 2018. We selected 13 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-payments