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DiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… tax payments due in September will provide a better picture of the state’s revenue outlook for the remainder of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… RGRTA, which provides public transportation services in Rochester and several surrounding counties, has had a … other things, must be directly tied to the services each employee renders. However, over the scope of the audit, RGRTA … DiNapoli recommended RGRTA: Ensure subsidiaries accurately log daily fuel consumption for each bus. Periodically verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) getting a slight … Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020Opinion 98-8
… Bidding (preferred source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE FINANCE LAW, §162; CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 91-49
… -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale by the adoption of a resolution … Whether a county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale to either the adjoining owner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 92-32
… within the town and immediately reconvey the depot, for fair and adequate consideration, to an historical society for … to the anticipated date of availability and shall be for fair and adequate consideration ... which in no event shall … the town in connection with its acquisition of the depot. October 20, 1992 Kevin M. McArdle, Esq., Town Attorney Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… Purpose To determine what steps the Office of General Services (OGS) has taken to manage the State’s passenger vehicle fleet, and to … To determine what steps the Office of General Services OGS has taken to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementOpinion 89-60
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of … receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in the business of providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 89-47
… FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to adjoining fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-a, 172-d, 173, … district and adding the whole of the dissolved district to an adjoining fire district. Such a proceeding must be undertaken pursuant to Town Law, §172-d. Absent the establishment of zones of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Opinion 88-67
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services (law partner of village mayor hired as village attorney) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c): If a law partner of … Whether the appointment of the mayors law partner would result in a prohibited conflict of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… arising out of his embezzlement of more than $5.6 million from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: … and an antique fire truck. In January 2013, KLEIN went on what appears to be a Caribbean vacation and made $38,658.46 … Dember, Maurene Comey, Michael Maimin, and Lauren Schorr are in charge of the prosecution. Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… York City. $27.2 million with H & L Contracting LLC "to address bridge scour in Hempstead and Islip. $24 million with … and Disability Assistance $35 million in federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits to assist more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Fare Evasion
… and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare … and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: Transit and MTA … City Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company reported accurate estimates of revenue losses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionOpen Educational Resources
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) … OER initiatives adequately engaged faculty in the redesign of courses using OER. Our audit covered the period from April … located throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As of the Fall 2023 semester, approximately 233,000 students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… are next scheduled to appear in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court on November 5, 2025. DiNapoli said , “These … held accountable. My office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners across the state to fight Medicaid … Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher P. Borek. A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail, $5,000,000 fully secured bond or $10,000,000 partially … Manojkumar was remanded to Orange County Jail without bail. Two corporations, Unique Class Limo, Inc., and SNR … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… assistance of the FBI, Scarborough engaged in a pattern of illegal activity over the last seven years. Bank records … Mr. Scarborough also allegedly attempted to conceal his illegal conduct by not reporting the withdrawals to the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … United will not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with other procedure codes unless the provider … for claims preparation and submission. Recover the $39,345 in overpayments identified by our audit. As priorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59