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DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining … 6.1 million in January 2020 to just over 8 million in June 2023, an increase of 31.5%. Federal legislation ended the continuous coverage requirements as of March 31, 2023, and required states to begin the process of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… followed this trend, especially on commuter rails which is near pre-pandemic levels. Drivers paid 9% of MTA’s tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… bid and those at $100,000 or more were approved by HPD. Photos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsHomelessness Falls Statewide, But Rises in Many New York Regions
… The most commonly used data for measuring homelessness are U.S. … Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population. The most recent data were released at the end of May 2026 based … The most commonly used data for measuring homelessness are US … HUDs PointinTime Count of the homeless population The most recent data were released at the end of May 2026 based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homelessness-falls-statewide-rises-many-new-york-regionsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has … and remains low across much of the state,” said DiNapoli. “Local officials, however, must remain vigilant when it comes … in fiscal stress in 2015; the Finger Lakes and Mohawk Valley regions were the two regions without a village in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… limits. In one instance, DiNapoli’s auditors found that a pharmacy filled two telephone orders for the anti-anxiety … to DOH, do not have system edits to prevent the payment of pharmacy claims for controlled substances that exceed supply … controls. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Review the improper pharmacy claims and make recoveries, as appropriate; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the Office of the State Comptroller to implement a modern electronic … said. "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the … in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the tremendous value of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… to prosecute these crimes.” “Workers across New York count on their pension for a secure retirement, and I will continue … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The Attorney General’s investigation was conducted by Investigators Christopher Bzduch and Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… were already covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … audit released today found another $61,711 in overpayments to providers because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, … of the state budget each year,” DiNapoli said. “DOH has to do a better job making sure that the money spent on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and … reported by New Yorkers on their federal taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … stakes are high for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … dereliction of duty has led him to the appropriate place: prison. He will also be ordered to make full restitution. I … taxes. Now, Michael Klein has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… used for five years, their balances may be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds … cards, cumulatively totaling nearly $48 million, followed by Long Island residents at $11.4 million and Hudson Valley … such as card number and balance, which can be used by the gift card owner to claim the balance from OUF. OUF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla Inc.’s Nov. 6, 2025, Annual … Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection. … Elon Musks proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla Incs Nov 6 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… such as electronics, clothing, groceries, personal cell phone expenses, online dating services and a white water … for each fund. Village officials have already taken a number of steps to improve financial oversight. Their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… Health (DOH) after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it … 2016. DiNapoli's auditors found that DOH overpaid these contractors more than $6.2 million during the audit period … of Health after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 92-21
… in criminal cases (Hon. Frank C. Moore, Memorandum to the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, re: Senate Patro. 141, Pr. 141, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-55
… -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, 11-1122: A village may not contract to provide, at the expense of the private owners, a village employee to perform testing of water within a private … Whether the village may enter into a contract to provide at the expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 93-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN LAW, §123: Neither the … of trustees nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually … of trustees or the separate treasurer of a town public library is required to annually account to, and submit its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… is an administrative department of the town (see Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of Poughkeepsie , 81 NY2d 574, 601 NYS2d 94). With certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17