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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… of Arkady Goldin, 40, of Brooklyn, owner of Value Pharmacy Inc. ("Value"), a pharmacy formerly located in Queens before re-locating to its … and 200 hours of community service. Goldin and Value Pharmacy will be required to pay $1.5 million to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather … and encourage job creation and economic opportunity. The New York State Council on the Arts (Council) is a State agency dedicated to preserving and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… Language (ESL) schools — operating in New York. SED can refund students tuition, in some cases of school closures, … to identify which schools are at risk of closing, growing refund claims could deplete the TRA. One of SED’s oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when contracting with current and former New York State employees. CONTRACTING WITH FORMER … This section provides guidance on laws policies and procedures to be followed when contracting with current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… through June 2024. About the Program HTFC, a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers RRAP in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). RRAP provides rental subsidies for … tenants residing in multi-family properties in rural areas of the State, with mortgages financed through the USDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionOnondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2024 through September 3, 2025. … then delivered to a county’s chief fiscal officer (CFO) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3York Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December … remedial actions on the three outlets as a follow-up test of those water outlets showed lead levels were now below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19South Country Central School District – Enhanced Budget Review (B26-7-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The objective of the review was to provide an … measures, including spending freezes and personnel layoffs, recently implemented by the Superintendent and … deficit of approximately $10.5 million. Despite staffing cuts and spending freezes, District officials indicated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/10/south-country-central-school-district-enhanced-budget-review-b26-7-4Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December … 2 As of December 22, 2022, schools are now required to test for lead in the water every three years beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9II.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… After appropriations are authorized by the Legislature, the State Comptroller will establish appropriation and segregation control records based on the enacted … Financial System (SFS) also controls the accounting and release of payments during the fiscal year, contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlPhelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… (District) officials ensured the economical purchase of fuel. Key Findings District officials did not purchase fuel in the most economical manner or seek competition when purchasing fuel, as required. During the 30 month audit period, the … District officials ensured the economical purchase of fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Contract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority is monitoring its … period January 2013 through December 2014. Background The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) is responsible … involving State money, the Authority must comply with New York State Executive Law (Law), set MWBE goals, monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for CDBG and HOME (Follow-Up) (2023-F-42)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f42.pdfCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for … 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population … City of Batavia Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services 2013M296 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or ensure water rents and penalties were properly billed. In addition, the board did not provide proper oversight of … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … – Financial Management (Allegany County) The board relied on fund balance to finance part of the town’s operations, … Activities (Erie County) The supervisor relied on a certified public accounting firm to maintain town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 89-52
… may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator provided that the responsibilities of the … of the position of emergency medical services (EMS) coordinator for a county. You indicate that the county is contemplating the appointment of an EMS coordinator who would be responsible for the development of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly … grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family that he enlisted as a co-conspirator have been … Queens grand jury after an investigation exposed the theft of approximately $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicArdsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
… from 2017-18 through 2021-22 (excluding 2018-19) by an average of $4.1 million, totaling $16.5 million. The … 2017-18 through 2021-22 while it had an operating surplus in each of those years averaging $1.1 million. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13