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Use of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office … to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to fund a … ending March 31, 2011. In contrast to other TMEs reviewed, all of which used unpaid volunteers, Franklin County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced today that the former court … made my job of obtaining a conviction that much easier.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily … 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of March 2021, there were over 5,190 data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Program coverage on behalf of individuals who do not have a benefit eligibility period established in the Department’s … According to CMS, improper premium payments beyond two months for reasons other than death are not recoverable. … Buy-in Program by CMS with coverage beginning more than two years retroactively, despite limitations on premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… are necessary to meet program goals. The Division receives funding for the WAP from both the U.S. Department of Energy … of Health and Human Services (HHS) and must expend and account for WAP awards in accordance with federal statutes, … federal awards as soon as possible and maximize federal funding. The Division was appropriated a total of $92,317,035 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… mortgages (23.2 percent), private equity (9.6 percent), real estate and real assets (8.7 percent) and credit, … funds, based on 2018 data, ranked the Fund as the second best funded in the nation. DiNapoli initiated quarterly … fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsOpinion 89-23
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- … to an agency or department of the State of New York (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-26, p 47). Since the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds earmarked for students and spending them on personal … allegedly used more than $12,000 of the gift card funds for personal expenses, including jewelry, luxury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DoE) students completed an Arts … high error rate indicates a notable risk that the affected NYC DoE high school students are not obtaining an Arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… a $3.5 million, 6-year fraud relating to two NYU programs, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Manhattan District … She is now a convicted felon and has paid back the money she stole,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney … She ultimately routed $3.3 million to bank accounts held by two shell companies she created by using subcontractors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced the … treatment of workers throughout their portfolio companies by encouraging adoption of workforce management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… funds that Lehman officials should have transferred to New York state. As of March 31, 2015, these funds totaled … subsequently remitted over $1 million of these funds to the state. Of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) paid … Further, there was no evidence ESD took actions to address these instances of non-compliance. For the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCapital One Bank Accounts
… the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Capital … the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors, whose members are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. The MTA has six constituent agencies. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 55, was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court before Judge Joseph Fodera, and is due back in court on Dec. 21, 2022. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid … requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period from April 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day operations. Of the 44 facilities, 32 manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … of grand larceny in the third degree and was arraigned by Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Make Sure You Receive Your 1099-R and Annual Statement Schedule a Change of Address with Retirement Online Go Paperless With … Working for a Public Employer While Receiving a NYSLRS Pension Benefit Retirees COLA is Coming at the End of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for … and fiscal benefits. ESD supports high-tech sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit … and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money was effectively spent and was producing the intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-follow