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DiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney, and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced … access to essential health care for millions of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement … to root out fraud. My thanks to District Attorney Carney and Schenectady County Sheriff Dagostino for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… in the Medicaid program as a participating transportation provider for program beneficiaries. Smith, 46, is the … which are then billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Group rides are not allowed without prior … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was … fraud and abuse, and protect the state’s Medicaid program. I thank District Attorney Carney and Sheriff Dagostino and … from a program meant to support vulnerable people in need,” Carney said. “By billing Medicaid for transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security … trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to take care of him," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 88-37
… -- Periods of Probable Usefulness (purchase of police cars) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(29)(a),(77), 21.00(a), … the purchase of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note. Section 28.00(a) of … was in service for a year or more. If, therefore, police cars are to be purchased to replace similar police cars which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 89-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES - Municipal Nursing Homes (participation … competitive bidding when they purchase goods, supplies and services under joint contracts and arrangements entered into pursuant to Public Health Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Opinion 92-11
… pursuant to Education Law, §1709(8-c). April 14, 1992 Donald J. Slover, Ass't Superintendent For Business Lynbrook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… felony. The arrest was the result of a Joint Task Force on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to … and Attorney General Schneiderman’s Joint Task Force works to root out corruption across the state and has … and the ongoing prosecutions of former Halfmoon Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth and New York City Councilman Ruben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by … balance and appropriated $24,770 of fund balance for the water fund. However, the water fund already has a deficit …
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
… October 2017 through October 2022, Gritman stole $117,194 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his … to the work of my investigative team and our partners in law enforcement, he has been brought to justice. My office …
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
… This section provides guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when … conflict as defined in POL 73. However, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are … to fulfill a particular need. Per POL 73, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government is authorized to grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli: 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 … that between April 2015 and October 2020, numerous auto parts were purchased that did not fit police vehicles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… with their treatment services through a face-to-face visit within one week of the court order. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followSeized Assets Program
… (ASU) is responsible for ensuring proper processing and tracking of asset seizure cases, even when another law … seized assets should be forfeited, proper processing and tracking by the Division should ensure that it receives the … is made. As of September 2013, the Division was tracking 5,047 pending seized assets valued at $2.012 …
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
… The objective of this audit was to assess the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s oversight and monitoring of certain New York City Housing Authority projects funded through the Public Housing Modernization Program (Program). In addition, the … The objective of this audit was to assess the Division of Housing and Community Renewals oversight and monitoring of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… including assessment and case management, access to health care and child care services, and assistance with finding permanent … or $1,775,000. To guide our assessment of reimbursed expenses, we used the Office-issued Administrative Directive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… with wheelchairs. District 75 schools and students lacking full or similar access to equipment, programs, and areas as … DOE general education school buildings to ensure they have full access to all programs, facilities, and equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately … are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2017 through … To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings adequately monitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… were paid on behalf of recipients with duplicate Client Identification Numbers. The audit covered the period January … who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification Number (CIN), a unique identifier. However, … were paid on behalf of recipients with duplicate Client Identification Numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identificationDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … Probation, Parks and Recreation and the Taxi and Limousine Commission. For example, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services is processing civil service exam results more quickly, from 323 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparency