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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “When consumers shop for groceries or buy gas or even mulch, … they use to be accurate. If price scanners or scales are incorrect, or prices don’t match those displayed, it can … routinely test these devices and check that consumers are getting what they pay for.” Testing of retail pricing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit division found it did not collect more than $13 … 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not adequately enforcing NYC Transit violations has cost tens of millions more over the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to collect fines from those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, … in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court on November 5, 2025. DiNapoli said , “These defendants allegedly … David M Hoovler announced that on Thursday October 30 2025 Rohail Raja age 45 and his wife Sharma Alam age 45 both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, November 10, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, … partially secured bond. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, co-defendant Ari Manojkumar, age 33, of Highland, was … Attorney David M Hoovler announced that on Mon Nov 10 2025 Rohail Raja age 45 and his wife Sharma Alam age 45 both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudOpinion 89-44
… village justices) VILLAGE LAW, §§3-301(2)(a), 4-410; STATE FINANCE LAW, §99-a; UNIFORM JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021: Acting … Pursuant to statute, an acting village justice "shall serve when requested by the village justice or in the absence … received in the performance of their duties (see State Finance Law, §99-a, Uniform Justice Court Act, §2021 and Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44Opinion 95-13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS … A school district which has excess proceeds of outstanding bonds issued for a completed capital project must retain … proceeds for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, irrespective of whether the bonds have a "call" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13DiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… in settlement proceeds, it is important to closely monitor results as the year progresses to ensure the state’s fiscal … with the latest projections. The July cash report can be found here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportOpinion 93-30
… Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, after … sheriff, a village transports the individual to the county jail because the sheriff is unable to do so, the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… Article 5 of the New York State Constitution and Section 111 of the New … Finance Law requires that the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its departments … Article 5 of the New York State Constitution and Section 111 of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December … as exceeding the lead action level. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 36 water outlets not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Johnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9DiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… New York City, New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority all need additional … impact on the city’s budget and its residents. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is vital to the … New York City New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority all need additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State – 2025 Annual Report IDA Data by Region Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfMetro-North Railroad - Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55-response.pdfIV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… . SFS Account Title Description 60401 Principal – Fixed Rate Bonds Debt service payment – principal amount on Fixed (Interest) Rate Bonds 60402 Principal – Variable Rate Demand Bonds Debt … by the Authority. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/17/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1Real Estate Advisory Committee
… The Real Estate Advisory Committee is appointed by the Comptroller, with the consent of the Investment Advisory Committee, pursuant to Section 423 of the Retirement and Social Security Law. The Real Estate … The committee appointed by the Comptroller with the consent of the Investment Advisory Committee reviews proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committee