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DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit … on the consecutive hours that can be worked by nurses in non-emergency situations. Under the law, if nurses feel … and procedures for investigating complaints. This resulted in inconsistencies and anomalies in investigations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false … facilitating the alleged crimes. The indictment was the result of a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, … State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm . For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local … limitations. Hoffman, 65, of Shirley, pleaded guilty in Nassau County District Court Part 9P today to permitting … of records of the retirement system, a D felony, in an attempt to obtain unlawful pension payments from 1996 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… on a sealed indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … and Shaleen Mahtani, 56, of Paramus, N.J., were arraigned in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court on an indictment charging them with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN … by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 88-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to … of New York, are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the … City of New York, are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation relating to the claim. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the … the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim may be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-52022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Month theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Watch a replay of the event. Select the Play icon below to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Law requires that moneys received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or … by certain securities pledged as collateral as specified in Section 105 of the State Finance Law. The purpose of this … Services -- Services provided by a banking institution in maintaining a bank account, including, but not limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in conjunction with a PCard. This policy is effective April … the year-to-date and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction with the purchase, consistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates … and subunits. This separation helps to reduce the risk of error, waste, or wrongful acts pertaining to various … The procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle is an area where separation of duties is essential to minimize the risk of inappropriate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… Obtain a check from the vendor Obtain a check from a third party vendor Business Units should note that in the event … a check from the vendor, or obtain a check from a third party vendor. Business Units should review each process to … and Submittal of this Chapter. REFUNDS USING A THIRD PARTY VENDOR’S CHECK When a third party returns a check to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… providers a total of $440,000 without using requests for proposals (RFP) or other required competitive processes; … contracts with eight professional service providers for services totaling $342,000, as required; and Financial … Adopt comprehensive time and attendance policies for senior executives; Enter into written contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report … administers New York’s Medicaid program. Under the fee-for-service (FFS) payment method, DOH makes Medicaid payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… saved $294.4 million on behalf of these recipients for clinic, inpatient, and practitioner claims that could have … saved $190.3 million on behalf of 17,818 recipients for clinic, inpatient, and practitioner claims that could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2021-S-11 ). About the Program The … medical service provided to recipients. The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) reduces state and federal expenditures … MDRP requires drug manufacturers to enter into a national rebate agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background Pursuant to IRS … election for 2023 is necessary. Note: Agencies must enter updates in accordance with the current year Agency Submission … in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS … election for 2024 is necessary. Note: Agencies must enter updates in accordance with the current year Agency … in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS … to manually enter these transactions. Agencies must enter updates in accordance with the current year Agency … election for 2025 is necessary. Note: Agencies must enter updates in accordance with the current year Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda