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Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social Services Law Section 83 Cities – Second Class Cities Law Section 64 and individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Fund has completed its annual review of thermal coal and oil sands companies as part of its broader review of the … (Persero), and Thungela Resources Ltd. Of the nine oil sands producers evaluated, six failed to demonstrate transition readiness, including: Athabasca Oil Corp., Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Cenovus Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… Facebook and Airbnb. More recently, Amazon , JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Morgan Stanley announced they would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionXII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… has added functionality to allow for the management of Real Estate assets and leases. This section provides New York … the Accounts Payable module for leases utilizing the SFS Real Estate module. Scheduling the creation of lease vouchers via the Real Estate Module results in faster and more accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals, nursing homes and individual … make informed decisions,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health generally has improved the public’s access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… controls are in place to prevent multiple payments for the same services related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program (Cancer Program). The audit covered claims … sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP provides coverage for about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-programDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household … in March. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation found that for more than four years, Johnson cut herself extra … clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on writing … for employees to follow to collect parking summonses in judgment. Monitor the contracts with outside collection … Office for International Affairs for their assistance in collecting the amounts due from each country. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… initial audit. For instance, the Department implemented a new claim processing control to prevent payment of excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… budget. Last year, school districts and the 10 cities of Amsterdam, Auburn, Buffalo, Corning, Long Beach, Rochester, … and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). DiNapoli estimates tax revenue will be at least $4 billion below the projections … in the stock markets; monetary policy efforts by the Federal Reserve to bolster the economy; and widespread … leadership during these difficult times. The resources of my Office are available to assist your efforts and those of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… is growing interest by citizens and local governments to explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. … Benefits of consolidation include, but are not limited to, maximizing services by pooling resources and streamlining … justice court matters arising in the village. What needs to happen The village board must abolish the office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… and Tivoli Towers in Brooklyn, and found unsafe living conditions, including crumbling facades, mold, water damage, … $33,956 in unsupported or unrelated expenses, including $10,250 in bonuses for maintenance staff, porters, and the … Clinton Towers (Manhattan) 8 vacant units as of December 12, 2024, with 5 vacant for more than 120 days. $670,110 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up) (2023-F-3) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f3-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up) (2024-F-22)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f22-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up) (2024-F-22)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f22.pdfImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (2020-S-57) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to managed care organizations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s57-response.pdfSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up) (2021-F-13)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Report 2017-N-8).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f13.pdfTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation (TFLDC) Board of Directors (Board) adhered to its bylaws.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tuxedo-farms-ldc-2021-187.pdf