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DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit … last year, with half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a … State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… resident who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not … month, and each month she allegedly withdrew the funds from the account almost as soon as they were deposited. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by … The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the states Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15XI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters … goods or services for the State through a contract with a third party (the “Third Party Contractor”). In many cases, … A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateOpinion 96-21
… districts may be established by petition (Town Law, §190 et seq .) or by town board motion (Town Law, §209-a, et seq .). Town Law, §198(10-a) authorizes the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 99-10
… Finance Law, §11.00. Article 9 of the Energy Law (§9-101 et seq .) contains provisions relative to energy … Development Authority (see Public Authorities Law, §1850 et seq .) concerning energy performance contracts. Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10Medicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over a six-year period if it had helped Medicaid patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who meet certain … The state Department of Health could have saved the Medicaid program as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… Small businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City … to how people work and how businesses operate, along with federal aid, allowed people to either start a business … explains the large gap in growth. Still, small businesses with fewer than five employees increased in the same time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix … action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective action plan (CAP) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… ranging from video rentals to hair accessories. She also attempted to charge another $1,980 in other unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by registered distributors of … in our initial audit report Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax 2018S28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Tuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… and technology. It is located adjacent to LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York. Previously named The College of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. The State Comptroller’s Office, United States Postal … Norwalk, Conn; Jupiter, FL; Redlands, Calif; and South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… and his community to serve his own ends,” said DiNapoli. “I thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the … Attorney’s Office for their committed partnership. We have zero tolerance for those who break the law to enrich … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… Brabham co-authored an op-ed in the New York Daily News on how new federal policy changes to lending undermines college … OBBBA makes sweeping federal changes that will redefine how students and families afford college. The law ends the … W Brabham coauthored an oped in the New York Daily News on how new federal policy changes to lending undermines college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension … death to try to steal from the state retirement system and line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance program (TAP) awards and … TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs in New York postsecondary … of Interest Tuition Assistance Program: Stony Brook University (2015-T-2) Tuition Assistance Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-institute