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DiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… than $1.1 million over a five-year period for narcotics and other controlled substance prescriptions that exceeded … P. DiNapoli. “Controlled substances can ease suffering and provide treatment for people with serious medical … job making sure that pharmacies, health care providers and patients are not skirting these rules.” The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would … state and local taxes, which has been part of the federal income tax since its inception in 1913, would be eliminated. … tax plan includes a proposal to double the standard deduction, which was first enacted in 1944 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… being made. "We're charged with safeguarding the public's money. We use technology to track a vast amount- of financial … more fraud and other problematic transactions before the money goes out the door. "This law came about as the result … government and avert unnecessary payments of taxpayer money. Fraud diminishes the effectiveness of government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… totaled $111.7 billion, $2.9 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the … Deposits of $2.75 billion and $183 million to the Rainy Day and Tax Stabilization Reserve Funds, respectively, $213 … 202223 totaled $1117 billion $29 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget DOB in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled Unemployment … and new UI system and data comply with provisions of the NYS Information Security Policy, the Classification, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudOpinion 93-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (requirements of annual audit of by … 88-76, p 145; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-340, p 101). Public libraries are, for most purposes, fiscally autonomous from … the Education Law contains certain requirements for public libraries to report to the State Education Department (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-55
… -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, 11-1122: A … private owners, a village employee to perform testing of water within a private water system for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… the coming years. Auditors also identified a provider of taxi services that overbilled DOH for tolls. The provider … DiNapoli's auditors also identified another provider of taxi services that did not have supporting documentation for … included in the audit. Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s67.pdf For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… New York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 … hold down the growth in health insurance costs. The city reports that it achieved health insurance savings of $400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthOpinion 92-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of cases - entitlement to fees under General Municipal Law, §99-l) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or … to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… will be addressed. With heightened risks to federal aid, a clear understanding of the impact of spending, revenue and policy decisions in this budget is especially essential. My office will provide more detailed analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks. … It is welcome news that the Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better … court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely … treatment timely, but found that in at least one case, a delay in initial treatment coincided with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Steps as of April 2023. Employees shall be placed on the April 1, 2023, salary schedule in accordance with … Criteria Employees in Salary Administration Plan UCC on 03/30/2023 with a Comp Rate Code of ANN and a status of … Active in an agency other than the Unified Court System on 03/30/2023 will not receive an adjustment to their payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York is in the midst of a housing crisis and Homes and Community … the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) for the HCV. HCR also used about $47.2 million in CARES funding to administer the COVID Rent Relief Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department of Health … they are entitled to, why services are often delayed and how access can be improved.” DOH is tasked with developing a … County there were nine. The audit determined DOH must do more to identify and address barriers to equitable access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The Constitution of the State of New York Article 5 Section 1 states that “The State Comptroller shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in … $1.3 billion or 2.4 percent. PIT collections exceeded the latest projections by $1.9 billion and initial projections by … percent. Collections were $116.4 million higher than the latest projections and $643.4 higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projections