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DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint … Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa … for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a Sheriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesEssex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… of our audit was to review the financial condition of the County and internal controls over payroll for the period … January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177State Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… To provide agencies with instructions to pay the Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment. Affected … certain employees who complete required agency directed training programs designed to promote firearm proficiency and … complete agency-directed firearms proficiency and safety training programs as set by the Joint Committee on Health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programTown of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue? Audit Period January 1, 2020 – March 31, 2025 … are authorized to share some of their sales and use tax collections with certain local governments. The Town’s financial activities affect different tax bases because a village is located within the Town. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B25-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2025-26 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b25-6-6DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Higher tax … primarily reflect strong personal income tax collections on 2024 income,” DiNapoli said. “Slowing employment and economic growth may present a challenge in the coming months, along with the potential impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… are loaned to Individuals in the general population and can be used by Individuals to access DOCCS-approved … with its directives. Specifically, DOCCS did not know how many Individuals opted in/out of the tablet program and … statewide and facility levels. Additionally, DOCCS did not verify the identity of community members in correspondence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent … A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22000 in pension payments sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric … P DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 88-69
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service with … also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service, … within which the village is located also contracts for services with the same volunteer ambulance service. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… 31, 2013, Medicaid paid approximately $46.5 billion in premiums to 92 MCO plans. Key Findings Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the … budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… (DANC) provided adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities … Public Authorities Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates a solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background Medicaid is a … program that provides a wide range of health care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followDairy Inspections
… Inspections performed by the Unit include farm, plant, bulk tank, pasteurization, and Certified Milk Inspector (CMI) … at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… for Medicaid managed care programs. Had Medicaid paid only the Medicare deductibles and coinsurance for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… Background: The Office of Employee Relations (OER) and Division of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard … who currently receive HZ5 (Hazard Duty MC Straight Time) and HZ6 (Hazard Duty MC Overtime). Effective Dates: The … in Bargaining Unit 06 who receive Earnings Code HZ5 and/or Earnings Code HZ6 on or after the Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil … who are currently receiving Hazard Duty CSEA Straight Time (Earnings Code HZ3) and/or Hazard Duty CSEA Overtime … 2024 Amount Hazard Duty CSEA Straight Time (HZ3) $0.90/hour $1.00/hour Hazard Duty CSEA Overtime (HZ4) $1.35/hour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the … for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-follow