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DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… continued to be made to an account that White jointly held with her mother. As a result, from 2017 until NYSLRS learned … to take the funds. “Ms. White thought she could get away with defrauding the New York State and Local Retirement … pension benefits that my office will find you and work with law enforcement to hold you accountable. I thank Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2264
… the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil … criteria above but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2264-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing-0UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and … United improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent … initial audit, we reviewed a random sample of 245 claims with modifier 59. We identified 13 claims that were overpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting (Report 2014-S - 77 ). Background New York State’s Preferred … we identified in the initial audit. We found the initial report’s three recommendations to OGS were all implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followOversight of Private Career Schools
… The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and other skills necessary to find and … tuition, to be registered or licensed. The Bureau works with prospective schools to guide them through the … schools in New York State. The Bureau often did not comply with provisions of the Education Law and internal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsNursing Home Surveillance
… Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Surveillance (Division), is responsible for ensuring nursing homes comply with federal and State regulations, which establish standards … nursing homes. Division staff assess compliance through on-site facility inspections, referred to as surveys. Standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… As part of fulfilling its mission, the Department, along with other agencies and authorities as well as local and … , p. 6) A workforce with appropriate skills, in combination with available opportunity, helps ensure employment that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… not require Local Districts to have Medicaid recipients with SSI apply for Medicare because, according to Department … Districts to take action on. Key Recommendations Follow up with recipients who appeared eligible for Medicare and ensure they apply for Medicare, as appropriate. Work with Local Districts to develop and implement procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareSUNY Bulletin No. SU-330
… Status on Effective Dates (referenced above) Active, Leave With Pay, Leave of Absence (Action Reason MLS only) Total … obligation. The Pay Rate field should be populated with the appropriate 2022 minimum salary referenced above. … (Chg Rate) and the effective date of the Return from Leave with the next available sequence number. Employees Who Are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-330-2022-part-time-academic-faculty-minimum-increases-psnuState Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil … criteria above but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingDiNapoli: Despite Third Straight Year of State Workforce Expansion, OT Costs Increased by $1.6 Billion in 2025
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 22.7% in 2025 for a total of $1.6 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased … 3.2% to 15,132, driven largely by separations other than retirement. Report New York State Agency Use of Overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-despite-third-straight-year-state-workforce-expansion-ot-costs-increased-16-billion-2025DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… officials need to be more accurate and more transparent with their budgeting.” BOCES funds are derived primarily from … the past year’s budget, the actual expenditures associated with providing shared services and any operating surplus that … DiNapoli’s auditors discovered officials did not comply with these requirements at both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the policy or require district officials to properly … properly audited before payment and in compliance with district policies. The claims auditor verified that … unrestricted fund balance levels that were in accordance with statutory limits, they have annually appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… on the AWL. Four of the five developments did not comply with the required 3:1 internal/external ratio when offering … benefits to which they were not entitled. Auditors worked with DOL to identify another $238,792 in potential recoveries … Department: Adirondack Helping Hands, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-88) For the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit issued in September 2015 found significant issues with medical records provided by a physician to support his … (SED): Lois Bronz Children's Center Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-86) The center … provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRichburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… completing training in a timely manner and complying with purchasing requirements. The District’s average annual … when required. Audit the Treasurer’s records in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 177. Ensure … financial operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and their response is included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and complete financial records, Provided the Board with adequate financial reports, bank statements, canceled … requires officials to disclose any interests that conflict with official duties. The lack of oversight of financial … of financial operations. Department officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… Exxon voting shareholders at the company's annual meeting in May. As a result of the company's decision, the Fund will … to climate change as we urge the company, and others in the energy sector, to find ways that they can adapt to the … agreed upon 2-degree target will affect its position in the marketplace. Investors have a right to know how the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… to transition to a more sustainable business model in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of coal … are companies’ efforts to align their business model with the Paris Agreement’s goals by: reducing capital … must address and the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The plan includes a $20 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… were being collected in various funds but not being spent on the intended purposes in a timely manner. The report … of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of donations, nearly $300,000. The Breast Cancer Research Fund had the largest balance, more than $6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donations