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Opinion 88-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … a service to another) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection of (municipal cooperation agreement for services) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12DiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… local and federal investigating agencies. “Mtui and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of … were partners in Phinaliz Communications, an Otsego County-based transportation provider for Medicaid recipients. … including Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, the Otsego County District Attorney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeCapital Asset Management
… mission of delivering a broad scope of critical services for State agencies, the Office of General Services (Office) provides essential support services for the operation of State government. Under Chapter 405 of the Laws of 1981, the State is responsible for establishing and maintaining custody of a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… climate change’s impact and to set meaningful goals for lowering their emissions and using renewable energy … sources,” DiNapoli said. “There is no single magic bullet for addressing climate change, but we are continuing to move … approach to mitigating its impact on our investments.” For the most recent season of corporate annual meetings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… funding provides the backbone of the safety net and funds for a wide array of essential services including health care, … of $8.6 billion, or 3.6%, compared to updated projections for SFY 2024-25. State Operating Funds (SOF) spending is … While General Fund surpluses are anticipated currently for SFY 2024-25 and SFY 2025-26, these are projected to give …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportResponse to Human Trafficking
… the New York State Social Services Law created a framework for serving survivors of human trafficking in New York, and OTDA’s Bureau of Refugee Services is responsible for overseeing the Response to Human Trafficking Program … letter as documentation during the application process for social services and legal assistance, and documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a … the Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… In New York, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides funds to … Cash Temporary Assistance is limited to 60 months for any adult. In January 2025, 204,974 people received … Temporary Assistance benefits totaling $56.4 million for the month. Seventy-four percent of recipients (151,971) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Review Promotes fair competition to ensure the best price and overall value for the State Detects fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… his position as treasurer and chief to steal over $100,000 for his own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership … Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, “Mr. Storrs abused his … the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case serves as a reminder that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Alfred , City of Batavia , Southern Tier … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was … money for their personal benefit. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Bharara for prosecuting this crime and working with … . DiNapoli referred the findings to United States Attorney Bharara’s office and worked to prosecute Park and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… will grow nearly 4% year-over-year amid a projected drop in revenues and as temporary federal aid is spent down, … analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Earlier in the week, DiNapoli reported that state tax collections in April totaled just over $10.9 billion, a $7.2 billion, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2062
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … payments, outline the new Pre-Shift Briefing calculation of Earnings Code PS1 and explain the retroactive adjustments … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Chapter 359 of the Laws of 2022 which implements the 2016-2023 Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2062-changes-calculation-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for allegedly stealing $11,276 from the Oramel Fire … in the 3rd Degree and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion Brundage was charged … Police. “These two officials allegedly used money meant for the protection of their community as their own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentXVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… to lapse pursuant to Sections 40, 99-d and 99-e of the State Finance Law. Agencies are responsible for ensuring that … to lapse pursuant to Sections 40 99d and 99e of the State Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 10, 2015 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State … Obligation Bonds totaling approximately $145.1 million for new money transportation and environmental purposes. The … New York on March 10, 2015 unless postponed, as set forth in the Notices of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Cantalician Center for Learning (Cantalician) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … audit covered the costs submitted by Cantalician to SED on its 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, … not-for-profit special education provider located in Depew, serving students from Erie, Genesee, and Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/cantalician-center-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the expenses reported on ARC Erie’s 2018 and 2019 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. About the Program Arc Erie is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in … RCM regarding eligibility and documentation requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, Arc Erie reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/arc-erie-county-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual