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DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOpinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Regardless of where they live, more New Yorkers are feeling pinched by rising housing … said. “When half your income goes to pay for a place to live, you are going to be stretched thin on other every day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … a highly developed information security program to protect the electronic protected health information (ePHI) … our testing, we found the Institute had taken many steps to safeguard its ePHI and meet Health Insurance Portability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). Background Our … Medicaid made inappropriate payments to medical providers for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a … included in our initial audit report Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followOpinion 88-72
… for the establishment of a town sewer district that would connect with facilities in a nearby city. You ask whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-146)
We recently audited the travel expenses of one employee of the Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNY IT).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s146.pdfSelected Employee Travel Expenses Report (2012-S-135)
We audited the travel expenses of 13 employees of the State University of New York at Buffalo (University).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s135.pdfOpinion 89-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … mandatory referendum to establish a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of a fire district may be … Whether a public hearing is required prior to the establishment of a service award program for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements totaling $9,625 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2007-1
… do not have the functional capability to ride fixed-route buses due to a disability. The bus companies would … by the State Legislature (see, e.g., GML §§103 [3],[4)], 104), there are several well-established common law … individuals with disabilities who are unable to use fixed route transportation systems (49 CFR §37.3). To be deemed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003.1
… by January 25, 2021. The migration will be effective at Go Live on March 15, 2021. Background OSC is preparing to … their designated queries in a test database prior to Go Live as some of the queries may not work in version 9.2 and … Testing and Training and update as necessary after Go Live. An updated Query Data Dictionary* listing PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0031-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… (LEP) New Yorkers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV or Department) is one of the agencies required to develop and follow a Plan. DMV issues licenses, non-driver identification cards, vehicle … adjudicatory, and other enforcement activities. DMV conducts more than 20 million customer transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Hazard Mitigation and Coordination (Report 2021-N-8 ). About the Program Hurricane Sandy, or … of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Hazard Mitigation and Coordination Report 2021N8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… to the State of New York. Specifically, Bridan Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 56
… New section regarding separation of duties Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section … 1.A –Separation of Duties Guidance: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/56-separation-dutiesOperational Advisory No. 18
… to June 1, 2015. The Bureau of State Expenditures will delete all unpaid vouchers that reference these Vendor IDs on … (CAS) is returned by a vendor that is not in the Vendor File. A Single Payment Vendor issues its own check to the … from CAS. A State employee returns monies issued via SFS because the employee was not entitled to the monies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payableDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… and understands that strong fiscal controls are needed to ensure that government resources are used efficiently,” DiNapoli said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-division