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Opinion 89-2
… entered into pursuant to Public Health Law, §2803-a, is applicable to a county nursing home. County Law, §408-a … purpose of the exception in General Municipal Law, §103(8) is to allow municipal hospitals to participate in coordinated … Memo, L 1977, ch 897). The term "municipal hospital" is not defined for purposes of General Municipal Law, §103(8) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Opinion 92-11
… the governing board of any "municipal corporation", which is defined to include school districts, to establish an … fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which it is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance. … unexpended balance to a section 6-n reserve fund. There is no analogous authority, however, for a school district to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Burlew’s criminal case is pending. “Burlew used the town as his own personal parts … from the hardworking New Yorkers who put them in office is a reprehensible abuse of power, and undermines trust in … the financial and purchasing problems. The town’s response is included in the audit. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an obligation to … and stronger tracking to make sure the state’s investment is truly reaching those who need it.” New York’s Aging … Services New York’s population of people aged 60 and over is projected to reach approximately 5.5 million by 2030. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General … Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security fraud charges for stealing over $200,000 of … New York State and Local Retirement System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or gaining information from their former agency that is not generally available to the public; and rendering … or gaining information from their former agency that is not generally available to the public. Under the lifetime … there are instances when a former State employee is necessary to fulfill a particular need. Per POL 73, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… care services to millions of New Yorkers but the program is dogged by oversight problems and payment errors,” DiNapoli … up costing taxpayers.” The New York State Medicaid program is administered by DOH and is a federal, state, and local government funded program that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… services to families and adults, including assessment and case management, access to health care and child care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… with criminal possession of stolen property. Rapasadi is charged with 28 felony counts including corrupting the … larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Relyea is charged with eight felony and three misdemeanor charges … of stolen property and official misconduct. Rapasadi is also charged with falsifying his time and attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… 1, 2017 through October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more … of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of … sheds are properly installed or the unsafe condition is corrected. Develop and implement control activities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… supply of epinephrine pens (EpiPens) to be used in case of allergic reaction emergencies. Disabled door alarms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsSeized Assets Program
… with complete and/or updated information, including case disposition status, number and value of assets, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… 1 year and 9 months to 4 years and 7 months (and in one case 9 years and 9 months) just to award the contracts. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be … and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. Stronger governance over the state’s … oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksOpinion 89-19
… SERVICES LAW, §61: A county department of social services is subject to pay the appellate filing fee in CPLR 8022, and is not an agency of the State for purposes of the exemption … You ask whether a county department of social services is subject to the fees prescribed by section 8022 of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Opinion 92-15
… WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §30(3): When a deputy sheriff is partially disabled as a result of a line-of-duty injury … injury incurred outside of county service, the deputy is eligible for benefits under General Municipal Law, §207-c … has been a party to a workers' compensation proceeding is bound by the determinations necessarily made in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-15Opinion 2024-1
… and a review of public records, we understand the City is slated to receive $12.8 million in funding derived from … lead service lines. 4 The $3,846,900 granted to the City is the precise amount required for the City to repay the … with this financing from EFC. Indeed, such an opinion is the function and responsibility of the City’s bond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… for its partnership on this investigation. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Kevin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… announced that Gerald Munson, a former Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the fire department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand … the theft of more than $300,000 from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Munson, 64, appeared in Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fire