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Opinion 89-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the negotiated sale of tax-exempt and taxable New York state General … its right to change, amend or cancel this scheduled sale of General Obligation Bonds. A copy of the Preliminary … P DiNapoli today announced the details of the negotiated sale of taxexempt and taxable New York state General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… dropping out of the labor force. A shrinking workforce can dampen economic growth, affecting the vitality of local … Participation rates in the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley also topped 60 percent, followed by New York City; … in the Southern Tier, the North Country, the Mohawk Valley, Central New York and Western New York from 2011 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008DiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… bill according to DOH guidelines. DOH officials concurred with the audit recommendations and indicated actions will be … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Retired Suffolk County Police Det. Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will repay the … confession of judgment for the full restitution in Nassau County District Court Part 9P for his conviction of the crime … from the system and our retirees. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and her office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, … individuals. “The Medicaid program provides critical health care services to millions of New Yorkers but the … Read DOH’s responses in the reports. Audits Department of Health Medicaid Program: Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… Purpose To determine if the State Commission of Correction … of correctional facilities and for responding timely to complaints and inmate grievances. Our audit scope covers … facilities throughout the State and the timely response to complaints and inmate grievances. The Commission receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1368
… maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2015. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan Effective Date(s) Institution … Paychecks dated January 14, 2015 Maximum 2015 Deferred Compensation Contribution Limits Pursuant to IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1368-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2015DiNapoli: State's Tuition Assistance Program Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Tuition Costs
… of broadening access for part-time study and non-degree or certificate programs along with expanding household income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-states-tuition-assistance-program-not-keeping-inflation-tuition-costsDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 … from $15.6 billion to $22.1 billion (and accounting for 44.6% of total revenues). A significant portion of the … surpluses, cash position, and reliance on short-term debt for cashflow. The higher the score, the more severe the level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Czajka and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageOpinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A … trail would constitute a park for the provisions of law relating to the holding of a referendum upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to … A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … million with The Conservation Fund for purchase of land in the towns of Berlin and Stephentown in Rensselaer County. $2 million with the Town of Greenburgh … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1485 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick … in the town’s health insurance after telling officials and falsifying records that she had declined the coverage in … by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums and leaving the town to pay the bill. “Ms. Carhart hoodwinked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Village of Clinton – Financial Management (Oneida County) The village board has not provided … (Orange County) Village officials did not collect late fees totaling $3,600 for 155 bills because they allowed an … payment period and also did not collect one percent late fees after 60 days. Village officials also did not bill two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers … because of ineffective policies and processes, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulations