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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… $14 million in potential Medicaid overpayments for claims pertaining to 2,564 individuals enrolled in both … was not taking steps to ensure it was receiving fair compensation for use of its facilities by Columbia … be improved with more effective analysis of available data, and through more effective communication and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 89-23
… §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times … implies the power to grant the lesser right of a revocable license to use (see 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-162, p 205), it is our opinion that the village may also grant such a license to the Division of Parole without consideration or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 92-40
… FEES -- Rates (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) LANDFILL -- County (imposition of fees) -- Fees (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) COUNTY LAW, §226-b: A county may establish rates or fees for the use of a county landfill pursuant to County Law, §226-b which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Opinion 98-12
… that the school fund is a "fund" of the city within the meaning of section 9-a. Ordinarily moneys in a city's general … in the city's general fund constitute "moneys" within the meaning of section 9-a and may be temporarily advanced to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 93-18
… in the town, unless the proposal has been approved by a vote of at least sixty percent of the town board. You ask … §216. Section 216(2) provides that upon the affirmative vote of at least sixty percent of the governing board of a … service award program unless the proposal is approved by a vote of at least sixty percent of the town board. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 2002-15
… Similarly, as a rule, the cost of maintaining a town hall building used for the offices of town officials is raised on … for street lighting in a town and for maintaining a building used as the town hall are raised by taxes levied on … or town outside village, basis. We are informed that the building used as the town hall is owned by the town, used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, … a new high in 2022, while the share in New York continued to decline from pre-pandemic levels. These data highlight the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 Executive Budget Address
… care opportunities, mitigate food insecurity, address energy costs and invest in clean water. While commendable, the state’s … persist, as spending growth remains above inflation and the state’s economy and finances continue to be disrupted … child care opportunities mitigate food insecurity address energy costs and invest in clean water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-executive-budget-addressXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have … voucher. However, Business Units must retain and produce payment documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller … Finance Law Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… title. A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee … ERS sheriff or correction officer service is generally not creditable in PFRS special plans. Members of PFRS should … member accepts employment in a title or position that is not creditable toward their 20- or 25-year retirement plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Preliminary Budget
… million) Non-Asylum Homeless Shelter Costs ($802 million) Childcare Vouchers ($639 million) Foster Care Costs ($242 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… DOH could not provide 39 of the 106 LHD reports required by the terms of the contracts. As progress reports provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State … subdivisions of the State. Sections 151 and 50(5) of the Workers’ Compensation Law require that the Board and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the State’s Medicaid program. DOH … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
… of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Report 2023-S-27 ). About the Program The New York Power … of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected Management and Operations Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-followState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. Congresswoman … Chinese Business Association’s Peter Tu joined him to return the lost money and visit the newly remodeled … of New York's strongest neighborhoods, a wonderful place to celebrate Lunar New Year with its residents," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… Session 2017-2018: A.10117 (Weinstein) – Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act; to amend … the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state capital asset/infrastructure council (Part B); … Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act to amend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… numbers of CINs issued for expected multiple births per pregnancy. We recommended that the Department recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… linguistic, and cultural development. The UPK program is administered by the State Education Department (Department), and oversight is conducted primarily through the Office of Early Learning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-follow