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DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… workforce reached more than 300,000 employees in June of 2024, the first year-over-year increase since the COVID-19 … at 306,248 employees at the end of City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2024, but staffing at the city Law Department (1,396), Fire … courts grow from 22,611 in June 2019 to 32,873 in June 2024, a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… unlawfully received mileage payments for each individual in the group. "Muhammad Adnan Saeed and Heather Smith … diverted money meant to provide healthcare for New Yorkers in need into their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is … Schenectady County Sheriff Dagostino for their partnership in protecting the Medicaid program.” District Attorney Carney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Kendras Law Report 2022S43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was charged with stealing more than $1.8 million from … County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced today. The company’s office manager was also charged with money … Transportation and Shook worked as the office manager. The company was enrolled in the Medicaid program. Under Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeSeized Assets Program
… proceeds of a criminal activity. For asset seizure cases in which the Division is involved, its Asset Seizure Unit … requested share of any forfeitures. Assets are considered in pending status until a forfeiture determination is made. … and what it actually received totaled about $1.4 million. In one instance, the Division received $840,000 less than it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… stealing the pension and social security benefits he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our members, Comptroller DiNapoli, the … on the floor, and the victim was found in need of care. He was subsequently provided with the necessary treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 88-37
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Periods of Probable … is purchased to replace a similar vehicle which was in service for a year or more. Prior opinions, including 11 … Law, §22.10). Periods of probable usefulness are set forth in section 11.00(a). A five-year period of probable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 89-2
… to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may … competitive bidding requirements. You ask whether General Municipal Law, §103(8), which exempts "municipal … bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Opinion 92-11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Self-Insurance (transfer from insurance reserve to reserve for property loss and liability … Whether a union free school district which maintains an insurance reserve pursuant to General Municipal Law 6n may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Oversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… in fact, finished. DHCR officials paid $6.8 million for a change order for Marlboro that was not adequately supported. … DHCR nor NYCHA officials could provide details of the change order charges. Further, the change order brought the total funding allocation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… because the town board did not establish an adequate system of internal controls over department purchases, … forward, the Comptroller recommended the town: Adopt a system of internal controls over department operations, a … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
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
… has increased, thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting … DiNapoli said. “These critical services provide necessary care and help people remain in their homes and communities, while preventing more expensive institutional care. The Legislature has stepped up with more funding for …
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)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … their 2024 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is no assurance the State will … necessary. Review the estimates for New York State Touring Route Program revenue and expenditures and amend as …
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
… benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy … continue to hold anyone who seeks to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
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
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… DiNapoli today released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of … DiNapoli today released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of …
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
… the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development point-in-time count for New York State, for a specific day in January, homeless individuals numbered 92,091 for 2019, … year (CY) 2020, Local Districts submitted $2.1 billion in gross claims, with claims of $1.6 billion for CY 2017, $2 …
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
… and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts allegedly … allegedly used a state police paid account to purchase auto parts and tools for their personal use, then falsified … they recovered more than $24,000 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… and maintained by property/building owners (owners), site managers, contractors, and other responsible parties to … identified immediately hazardous conditions at this site and issued violations, but it did not refer the site to the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… that is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending District 75 schools. The audit covered … services in hospitals and at home. The DOE is responsible for ensuring that District 75 schools comply with applicable … with DSF. Key Findings We observed building conditions for a judgmental sample of 29 District 75 schools located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schools