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Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… New York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a … audit focused on New York City schools. “The Dignity for All Students Act was created to protect students but four … must protect students’ rights and ensure thorough training for school staff. We appreciate that the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… York and across the country. The pandemic also spurred a change in how people sought and received medical care; rather … York and across the country The pandemic also spurred a change in how people sought and received medical care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Scott J. Lampert, … and together with the Hospitals, “Defendants”) for willfully delaying repayment of over $ 800,000 in … within 60 days. Instead, Continuum delayed repayment for more than two years and only fully repaid the Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyOpinion 88-38
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) … including the City of New York are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… like Ponce Bank support local job growth by lending to and servicing local small businesses, spur the development of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local governments closer to … revenue sources and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic aid coming to an end and … federal pandemic aid through a variety of programs in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets/Department of Health – Oversight of the Nourish New … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up) (2024-F-36) … organization, to provide emergency shelter and ancillary services for mentally ill and chemically addicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… May 2023, found Engineering did not have written policies or procedures for keeping its vehicle fleet inventory or … and three were not implemented. CVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the … medical center in Western New York. ECMCC’s IT Security Architecture emphasizes key principles such as the least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… option. The Emergence of E-commerce To put the economic picture of the transportation and warehousing sector in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityOpinion 2006-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (charging … and zoning board of appeals) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §11: In the absence of any statutory direction to the contrary, … derived from the rental of town real property located in the area of the town outside of any incorporated village, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Opinion 92-18
… of a "solid waste generation fee" as a user fee on the owners of all improved properties within the town that … and have a "rational underpinning" (see Elmwood-Utica House , supra ; Watergate II Apartments , supra ). A system … classes of users (see NY Const., art I, §11; Elmwood-Utica House , supra ; Opn No. 88-2, supra ; Opn No. 86-88, supra ; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingTown of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… did not maintain accurate accounting records and reports. In addition, the Board did not: Implement adequate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Four Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a multi-disciplinary medical clinic … BAGLEY, a licensed medical doctor formerly affiliated with DAM and other businesses, to conspiracy to commit health care … as an allegation. From 2011 through September 2017, DAM was a registered medical service corporation in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOpinion 91-20
… level of service) -- Fees (authority to collect from insurance companies) FEES -- Collection of (ambulance service … districts within the town. However, because section 122-b does not expressly authorize a municipality to contract for … see 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-26, p 33). Thus, the town, by rule or regulation, may authorize the collection of fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20Opinion 98-9
… that service and to provide for the collection thereof. We have consistently interpreted this provision of section … granting of a license or concession to a private party). We note that subdivision 2 of section 122-b was amended by … within an ambulance district as can be provided town-wide, we conclude that the only authority to fix a schedule of fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… to cash a check, open a savings account, or apply for a loan," DiNapoli said. "The state's Banking Development … financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking services. Having a local bank can spur … "This is why over the years I have prioritized funding for Community Development Financial Institutions like Spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… nearly 1.7 million payments worth more than $12 billion in September. His office also rejected 162 contracts and … Comptroller’s office averaged 10 days for contract reviews in September and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli … years 2013 through the third quarter of 2016, are posted in the Comptroller's reading room. This information is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… than 4.3 million payments worth more than $21.7 billion in March. His office also rejected 243 contracts and related … office averaged ten days for contract reviews in March and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … years 2013 through the first quarter of 2016, are posted in the Comptroller's reading room . This information is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Virgil and the Village of Washingtonville . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … controls, such as independent review of his work. In addition, the company’s audit committee has not adopted … the audit of the town, village money was found deposited in a town account. The audit of the village revealed cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0