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Four Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York … court in White Plains. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Karas. Berman also … But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of chiropractic - not medical doctors - were the true …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and … systems, tolls are collected through E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail. (All vehicles traveling through a crossing without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfOpinion 93-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (requiring countersignature on checks issued … of countersignature) TOWN LAW, §37(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10, 23(2)(f): A town, by local law, may … issued by the town supervisor). Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, however, towns may adopt and amend local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 90-13
… has authority, at the request and expense of a village, to install sewer pipe for a village sewer project in … with a DOT road reconstruction project. This is in reply to your letter concerning installation of sewer pipe for a … road project by means of a change order. While you consent to the consolidation of the two projects through the change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “These cases send a warning to any official who would abuse the public’s trust. … designed to be financed through an LDC and that Lynch is the only responding vendor that had access to that crucial … and Auditor John Serrapica. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… September 16, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Survey Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all … JOLTS regional data do not provide insight into types of jobs or compensation levels for job openings, hires and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in ERS. Affected … contributions. As a first step, OSC has revised the Retirement Plan Table in PayServ for Plan Type “7Y” (ERS) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and … recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to … service make him an ideal choice as counsel. Our team of legal professionals tackle a wide variety of challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Executive Budget Financial Plan are discussed in the New York State Budget and Spending section of this update below. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… today announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel … taxpayers. Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation has ensured that Mr. Dunkel has been brought to justice and the stolen funds will be returned. We continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftCaucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers
… office and view recent reports on issues that affect New Yorkers. 2024 Year in Review Fiscal Responsibility, … & Higher Education "Nation's Report Card" Underscores New York's Need for Academic Recovery (March 2023) Economic … Programs: Benchmarking Benefits (November 2024) New York City Cost of Living in New York City: Housing (January 2024) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025-0Caucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers
… office and view recent reports on issues that affect New Yorkers. 2024 Year in Review Fiscal Responsibility, … & Higher Education "Nation's Report Card" Underscores New York's Need for Academic Recovery (March 2023) Economic … Programs: Benchmarking Benefits (November 2024) New York City Cost of Living in New York City: Housing (January 2024) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… DEFENDANTS. Under that settlement, DEFENDANTS agree to pay $2,950,000 to resolve the claims under the federal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… has accumulated excessive fund balances in four operating funds. From 2013 through 2017, unrestricted fund balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood and the New … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitOpinion 2005-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5New York Children in Need
Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty, and rates are significantly higher in some of New York's largest cities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/nys-children-in-need.pdfHomeownership Rates in New York
In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/homeownership-rates-in-ny.pdf