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DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… established in 1925 to provide a stable, long-term source of revenue to help support the Department of Environmental Conservation's (Department) fish, wildlife, and marine resources program (Program), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). … follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State … with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security. The audit covered the period from March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… was slightly stronger than the 1.6% increase seen in the first quarter, still lagging growth rates realized after the first quarter in 2021. However, it was not unusual to see … 2024 Local Sales Taxes Data Regional Table Related Report First Quarter 2024 Local Sales Taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. Johnson used village funds to finance her entertainment and … with my office to bring this individual to justice.” Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… and provide for appropriate intervention to improve child and family development. Early Intervention (EI) services, such as physical therapy and speechlanguage pathology services, are provided at no cost to an eligible child’s family, and are funded first through third-party payers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). ORP members who have ten (10) or more years of membership will receive a reduction in … the Retirement Plan Type of 7Z (TIAA/CREF) and has ten (10) or more years of membership will automatically change to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… of trust, and he violated that trust. In doing so, he not only victimized the fine, selfless men and women volunteers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state … the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 13 years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… procedures ensure that all high and intermediateimportance str …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… initial audit report, Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. Civil Service … CVS Caremark to administer the prescription drug program for the Empire Plan. This program includes a Commercial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2024 Through September 30, 2024
… increased payments. $222,220 was paid for inpatient, clinic, and referred ambulatory claims that did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2024-through-september-30-2024Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… many other states, and enrollment in Medicaid is second only to California. In February 2025, enrollment in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be qualified withdrawals … and exempted contracts, which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. 2023 Constitutional … posting of certain contracts otherwise subject to prior approval of the comptroller. Protest Procedures – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Opinion 88-58
… for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage (referendum requirement) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(5); GENERAL … §6-c(8): An expenditure for the construction of a highway garage made from a capital reserve fund established for the … a capital reserve fund for the construction of a highway garage. You have indicated that the reserve fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Opinion 97-5
… may construct a private road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with … that the road remain private and not become a village street. Village Law, §6-622 provides that a village board of trustees may cause a "street" in the village, or a part thereof, to be graded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Internal Control System Components
… the head of each covered agency to certify compliance with the Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a … within their units. Separate the duties associated with the internal control and internal audit functions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare (United) remitted all drug rebate revenue to the … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … Division systems are at risk for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. ITS does not have an … Coordinate with the Division to develop and regularly test a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… a potential funding gap for 2017-18. Revenue estimates for sales tax may not be achievable. The budget includes raises in the metered water rates, sewer rents and real estate transfer taxes. The appropriations for tax certiorari …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10