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DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… the country." This is the tenth fee reduction in the last 15 years. The largest of the direct-sold 529 plans in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … programs for middle school children. District Attorney Clark said, "The defendant, Earnestine Russell, allegedly … closely with Bronx County District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and her staff to make certain that Ms. Russell is held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds … business, and making electronic transfers to pay his credit card and cell phone bills, according to two audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and December 2012. Jimmie Buie was convicted of Attempted Grand … to his deceased mother Sandra Buie between May 2011 and December 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsOpinion 88-4
… Powers and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … (in recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster parent trainees) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE … that appropriate refreshments served to trainees at a foster parent training session are incidental to the foster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Opinion 2001-10
… require certification or verification of claims) TOWN LAW §118: Vendors are not required to submit certified or verified … payment for the provision of goods and services. Town Law §118 relates to the form of claims against a town. Section … sentence of section 118(1) was added by the enactment of a bill introduced at the request of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… can perform transfers between the district’s banks with limited oversight and the board cannot be sure that … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… activity. School district officials generally agreed with the audit, but some provided clarification on their … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… refunds owed to the State processed via a vendor check or credit memo, or relating one voucher to another. As with all invoices, credit memos must be entered upon receipt. SFS will automatically apply credit memos to future vendor payments. Accounting will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleXIX.6.A Cost Allocation – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Overview Cost allocation provides for an automated process by which project costs are allocated based on Time and Labor … for time and cost which will be directly coded to projects by pay period. In order to meet the requirements detailing … labor system to what has been paid in PayServ will occur by pay period and employee. The reconciliation between costed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6a-cost-allocationMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… whether Medicaid made improper payments on Medicare Part C claims for recipients covered by Medicare Advantage … 2018 through April 2023. About the Program Under Medicare Part C, private insurance companies administer Medicare … as the correct payment amount. Key Findings We analyzed Part C claims for hospital-based inpatient and outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36 ). … the State’s Medicaid program. DOH uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… to be acquired, replaced or repaired; Estimated costs of acquisition, replacement or repair; The method by which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsOversight of Public Water Systems
… State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period January 1, … – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established regulations for more than 90 contaminants. SDWA allows states to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsCapital Program Revenue and Expenses
… VLT revenues (Net Win) are to be directed to NYRA for enhanced purses, operational support, and capital expenses. … capital program goals and operational goals (e.g., enhanced safety, attraction of additional customers). Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesMedicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… Purpose To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owner’s associates inappropriately enrolled as Medicaid recipients and to determine if the provider inappropriately billed Medicaid for vision services. … practices connected to the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and extending to the owner’s family, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… has six weeks to take appropriate action (i.e., close the bridge, repair the defect, or take alternative action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety defects may also … requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. Instead, it follows its own method but does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… Company,” Cirencione said. “I am pleased Ms. Havens has taken responsibility for her actions and made a significant … We encourage anyone who suspects that fraudulent activity is occurring in any non-profit or service organization to … Office when they suspected money was being stolen from the company. A joint investigation was then launched by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program … on the product involved. Fuels subject to PBT include motor fuel and highway diesel fuel, among others. Effective … types of residential heating fuel. New York also has a Motor Fuel Excise Tax (MFT) on gasoline and similar motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-follow