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Opinion 95-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (apportionment of expenses among school … §1908[1]) EDUCATION LAW, §1908(1): A central high school district is required to apportion expenses among the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… state and local government.” “Elected officials who steal from the hardworking New Yorkers who put them in office is a … across the state.” Auditors and investigators found from January 2007 through September 2013, Burlew submitted at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, age 36, of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, have been arrested on an … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and Bryan Otero age 36 of WoodRidge New Jersey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… development agency, failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation … Development Corporation is either late or not reporting on the results of economic development programs," DiNapoli said. … spending and to promote an informed analysis on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the systems 524 miles of waterways according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… treatment beds in the Southern Tier, the Finger Lakes and Western New York for New Yorkers with substance use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Ryan K. Buchanan and the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced the … over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a … the expense of New York’s retirement system and the Social Security Administration,” DiNapoli said. “She has now been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been barred due to … low-income New Yorkers or to those who have special health care needs. For the state Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2021, … inpatient claims that should have been paid by managed care or that were also reimbursed by managed care, and $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… The Statewide Financial System (SFS) requires Business Units to enter a unique Invoice Number on each supplier’s … The SFS has validations that will help prevent Business Units from processing and paying duplicate invoices. With few … exceptions, as described later in this section, Business Units should use the invoice number on a vendor’s invoice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts allegedly … allegedly used a state police paid account to purchase auto parts and tools for their personal use, then falsified … they recovered more than $24,000 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Degree, a class E felony. Mendez and her co-conspirator, George Gonzalez, were arraigned for their roles in the false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to … and, in the longer term, rising sea levels. Severe winter weather can create hazardous travel conditions throughout the … does not have procedures to address all types of severe weather events and did not perform an assessment of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the prior year, disbursements for the State’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increased by $2.3 billion … on public assistance and and the States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Birch Family Services, Inc. (Birch) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Birch’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and … whether the costs reported by Birch Family Services Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for disengagement, low achievement, and dropping out, among other things. Additionally, research shows that … 2,630,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State. Key Findings The Department has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… to oversee the funded project, as well as a construction contractor, and will be receiving funding from multiple … years after funding was first made available; Questionable contractor selection practices at a non-restructured project … determine whether appropriate procedures were used in the contractor selection process. Enhance and document DHCR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… miles of rivers and streams and more than 7,600 freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs that are used for drinking, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission … of Housing and Urban Development point-in-time count for New York State, for a specific day in January, homeless individuals numbered … adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers such as Rescue Mission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating … (82 percent) did not have publicly displayed permits, as required. 27 of the 60 sheds (45 percent) had a total of 47 … were notified multiple times of the safety issues, which required immediate attention. Key Recommendations Improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds