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Opinion 91-34
… ELECTIONS -- Printing of Election Supplies (necessity for bidding) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract for printing materials relating to elections, such as voting … also may require the successful bidder to provide security for the successful completion of the project. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in … 58 a resident of Atlanta GA for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing over $204000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… public funds and the Medicaid system." Hoovler said, “This investigation uncovered broad and blatant fraud that … these defendants purported to provide. I am proud that this is the largest Medicaid fraud scheme ever prosecuted by … and the Orange County White-Collar Crimes Taskforce on this important investigation. This important work on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudOpinion 90-14
… -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct payment by developer of subdivision review fees to engineer or lawyer) TOWN LAW, §277(1): A town may impose a schedule of fees upon a developer to recover engineering, land surveying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up) (2024-F-34) … those developments to misspend funds and fail to provide a safe and clean living environment for their residents. DHCR … immediate danger to personnel, patients, Programs, and/or property. Further, the state created the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… the Department processes more than 6 million credit card transactions annually, totaling almost $700 million, for … in place to protect the vast amount of personal and credit card data stored in the Department’s systems, maintaining … and the Department are not in compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards that govern the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsArea #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… bug fix, new hardware driver installation or an update to address new issues, such as security or stability … and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known problems with … discovered and are well known by attackers. Code to exploit some of those vulnerabilities is freely available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementPutnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… use, access and loss. Officials did not adopt a password security policy or manage the use of administrative … in operations. Officials did not: Adopt an adequate password security policy to address password requirements. Create secondary user accounts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… (Town) officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems. Key … did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control … policies and procedures addressing areas key to securing user access controls to minimize the risk of data loss. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… password security management. The Council did not ensure cybersecurity awareness training was provided to personnel … devices and password security management. Provide IT cybersecurity awareness training to personnel who use City IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Washington is located in Dutchess County and has a … Town of Washington Information Technology 2013M164 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164Early Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… With 20 years of service credit, you can apply for early retirement regardless of your age. The early retirement benefit equals 42 percent of your FAS for 20 years of service credit plus an additional 4 percent of your FAS for each year of service (or prorated portion thereof) beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementAdditional Resources – Information Technology Governance
… National Institute of Standards and Technology https://www.nist.gov/ New York State Education … https://www.osc.ny.gov/ United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency https://www.cisa.gov/ The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/additional-resourcesVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… (Village) officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized … and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure IT assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, … notification, password and mobile and removable device IT policies or implement a comprehensive IT contingency plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced today that Arkady Goldin, 40, of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced that Arkady Goldin and Value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidOpinion 2000-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint fire district when village is within two towns) … Whether in the proposed formation of a joint fire district containing a village located within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 2002-13
… custody of foreign fire insurance tax monies should not permit such monies to be expended for a purpose which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of home delivered meals. The audit covered the period from July … 2021. Additionally, we reviewed documentation related to DFTA’s new Home Delivered Meals program contracts awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and DCJS systems are at risk for total data loss in the … of Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58) Auditors found OITS and DMV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… County Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York … a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, … organizations and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costs