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Contract Advisory No. 6
… note the required procedures differ based on the status of the contract, whether payments were issued under the wrong … An agency should contact the SFS HelpDesk in the event of unusual circumstances or if the agency has specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) failed to properly investigate dozens of housing discrimination cases, undermining its mission to eliminate injustices and promote equal opportunity, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely … housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… with assistance from New York State Comptroller's Office, arrested Amy D. Olmstead after a long investigation," Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to … case tracking at the New York City Commission on Human Rights left too many people waiting too long. The commission … they deserve.” CCHR enforces New York City’s Human Rights Law and investigates allegations of housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsAccounts Receivable Collections
… were delayed by as much as a year or where cases were on hand from one to three years without any actions taken. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… arrest of Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez, a San Diego-based parcel service employee, for allegedly stealing $120,000 in … Savings Program and 24 payroll checks, while working in a parcel distribution center. Rodriguez, 25, of Chula Vista, … for higher education. Earnings on contributions grow tax free and withdrawals are not taxed if used for qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… of delinquent taxes, the Department has the authority to waive or abate (reduce or eliminate) some tax liabilities – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followTown of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s … proposals or quotes, for the procurement of professional services. Key Recommendations Follow competitive bidding … procedures for the competitive procurement of professional services. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered … Collections Unit responsible for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside … (outside of NYC) totaled about $67.6 million. Fines and fees due from respondents with addresses outside of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. Our audit covered the period … employer within 60 days of creating a wage investigation case in the Department’s tracking system (docketing), as … make initial contact with employers within 60 days of case docketing and fully document their actions. Make efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… or irregularities with $223 million in payments. DOH pays Medicaid providers through the fee-for-service method … plan method. Under the fee-for-service method, Medicaid pays health care providers directly for Medicaid-eligible … recipients. Under the managed care plan method, Medicaid pays each managed care plan a monthly premium for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and … Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of … plea, during which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ignition … offenders from harming others and prevent more senseless accidents and tragedies, but clearly there is work to be done … to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the car or truck from starting if the operator’s blood alcohol …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the … to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… in its pursuit of rebates and do all it can to save money. Thankfully, department officials are working to fix … DiNapoli made 12 recommendations to DOH to collect the unclaimed rebates and improve its processes to maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. The prosecutors were assisted by Investigations Bureau Investigator Dennis Churns, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… nine of 56 cases reviewed that DOL’s system indicated were closed and paid, auditors could not determine whether the 976 … cases received recovered wages totaling $413,582. New York City Department of Education (DOE): Health, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7) DOE could improve its oversight to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, for working … Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in violation of Penal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-rigging