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DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to … an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and … generations to come.” The state boasted more than 33,400 farms, employing more than 55,000 workers in 2017, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The states Medicaid program paid more than $60000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction ED drugs and treatments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… letters, progress notes and other documentation. In seven cases, APS may have closed files before fully addressing the … offices. In some instances, some caseworkers had up to 90 cases, while others had much lower caseloads and a stated … responded that staffing was insufficient, and only 22% felt cases were being assigned in a manner that promotes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase transparency and help the city respond to growing quality of life complaints, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli launched the NYC311 Monitoring Tool , an interactive dashboard that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… asthma care for children at school-based health centers, home interventions and Medicaid access to medications, … and hospital care. DOH is also proposing to expand its home-based asthma education program to reduce childhood … We are encouraged by the expansion of the state's Medicaid home-based asthma assessment and education program, and will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… of the court’s financial operations. "Mr. Fleury took advantage of another clerk’s absence to steal from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… schools often rely on third parties to provide a variety of IT-related services. For your protection and to avoid … shared PII upon the contract’s expiration (e.g., whether, when and in what format it will be returned and/or whether, … responsibility for various aspects of the IT environment (i.e., the local government/school or service provider), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another entity (the “State Contractor”) where … A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay discount terms are included in a contract, the awarding … note: Although agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts whenever feasible, they should not be used as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Glenn Singer, Assistant District Attorney Sara Kurtzberg, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… the Statewide Financial System (SFS) electronic vendor portal. Completion of this certification will identify that … this same portal. The Office of the State Comptroller reserves the right to act as the representative of the small … including enrolling in electronic payment. New York State reserves the right to question the certification of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… §317.1 Background Whereas, Sections 74 and 374 of the Retirement and Social Security Law direct that the … hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … regulations should be promulgated to establish the rules and procedures under which such hearings will be held; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… and one city as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” While no municipalities were in the highest category of “significant … . In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which … all counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units on year end payment … and lapsing procedures. The appropriation lapsing date is the last date an appropriation can be legally used and is the date by which a Business Unit must process its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processingDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure … misconduct (class A misdemeanor). Bell was arraigned Thursday in Clinton County Court and was released on her own … L Bell Clerk of the Town of Saranac Bell 54 was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… to a three-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… Part C cost-sharing liabilities (deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments). Key Finding From a review of Medicare Part C … copayments, or deductibles. Ten providers adjusted and re-submitted their claims to eMedNY resulting in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… which would otherwise be the financial obligation of the patient (such as deductibles and coinsurance). Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) receive enhanced reimbursements from … FQHCs are “safety net” providers, such as community health centers and public housing centers, that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects ( 2010-S-34 ). … that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling subway diversions, more needed … not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements to communicate information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-follow