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Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three individuals who had committed serious acts of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New Yorkers off a registry, a list of individuals prohibited from holding jobs that involve … The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three individuals who had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (Ag & Markets) initiative to … school districts at a higher rate if at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced … “But there’s room to do better to expand on the good work of the Department of Agriculture and Markets by reducing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedFederal Funding and New York – Federal Funding and New York
… the 119th Congress will lead to a dramatic restructuring of the federalstate relationship … federal funding and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-nyOpinion 93-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (pre-payment of certain employer retirement contributions) -- Referendum … Whether the issuance of bonds by a noncity school district is subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17Opinion 91-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EMPLOYEES -- Military Leave (compensation- determination of period of entitlement); (rescheduling of work days to … ordered military duty during a calendar year for a total of 39 days 30 of which coincide with his or her regular work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Miriam E. Rocah announced that the former superintendent of schools and a former security system specialist of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were … Kumar were entrusted with money meant to enrich the lives of students with disabilities; instead, they allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 4,320 active projects with a record high total value of $132 billion in 2022, an increase of $5 billion (3.9%), from 2021, according to State … make them more accountable to taxpayers.” While the number of active projects has remained relatively stable since 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming … today. The defendant, Richard Scholl, faces charges of tampering with public records and falsifying business … The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly … stealing over $3,000 from the department. Groves, 49, of Beaver Dams, was charged with grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chatham Central School District , Cherry … District , Edmeston Central School District , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Reports Pursuant to Article 4, Section 40, Paragraph 3 of the State Finance Law, Vouchers and Expense Reports should … the corresponding liability was incurred before the end of the fiscal year. Prior to approving these transactions, … 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense . Refunds of Appropriation Expenditure All refunds are to be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… The chairman of the Wallkill Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners was charged this morning with stealing … Attorney Holley Carnright announced. Michael Denardo, 38, of Wallkill, is accused of conning a board member into … The chairman of the Wallkill Fire Districts Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 , Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Fishkill , Hamburg Industrial Development Agency , Town of Hebron , Pultneyville Fire District and the Waterford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… Objective To determine what steps the Department of Health (DOH) and the Office of General Services (OGS) have taken during the procurement … for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have … for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpilePhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised developments with over 105,000 … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-new-0Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, … (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedLanguage Access Services
… Objective To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, including … 2021, amended Executive Order 26 and increased the number of languages that vital documents were to be translated into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
… Payroll Bulletin No. 1949.4 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for … OCFS facilities are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain