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DiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… information about the economic benefits of the transfer compared to the fair market value of the property, a … value of the property; a description of the purpose of the transfer; and a reasonable statement of the kind and amount of the benefit to the public resulting from the transfer. DiNapoli’s audit found that ESD did not meet PAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New York. With respect to the Empire Plan, … Plan members and, as such, ostensibly waived the amounts in question. Such a practice may constitute billing fraud, as … $1,144. However, Dr. Gomes accepted the $5,228 as payment in full and ostensibly waived the $1,144 due from the member. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited … the public trust by disregarding the law and stealing funds she was not entitled to,” James said. “We will continue … society’s bank account. She also used $5,300 of society funds to repay a personal loan. To facilitate her theft, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1364
… Payroll for North America > U.S. Annual Processing > W-2 Adjustments > Update Emp W2C AC-3206 Status. Agency Actions … - Payroll for North America > U.S. Annual Processing > W-2 Adjustments > Update Emp W2C AC-3206 Status. Search for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1364-new-procedure-reporting-prior-year-social-security-and-medicare-taxDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli … deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain penalties for violations of the deposit law go to the Environmental … Of the active deposit initiators, 39 did not file a return for any quarter during the audit period and eight were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… also did not update the sale price of millings in accordance with the current average market price. As a … based on average market prices at the time of the sale. In addition, because millings are a lower-cost alternative to … or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT systems. In addition, the board did not adopt an IT contingency plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… the lead action level and remedial action taken, not the full testing results as required. This final report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… noted that the most recent initiative known as the Grants Gateway leverages technology to streamline contracting, … services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and … nonprofit sector,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO of United Way of New York State. “Its data and analysis are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… picture in New York, where we need all sectors to enjoy full recovery from the pandemic.” The $33.8 billion bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that revenue … NYRA’s current franchise agreement, a percentage of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… actions have been and will be taken to address them. DOH’s full response is included in the complete audit. Read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… in New York. From 2002 through 2008, the city’s taxable full value skyrocketed 157 percent, nearly double the average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… enable more candidates from diverse backgrounds to run for office, and create deeper accountability to … those who currently hold office and those that want to run to commit to using the PCFP. We protect democracy by … ordinary New Yorkers without access to funding do not run for elected office or face a severe financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… accrual records tested. The district may incur $47,817 in additional payroll costs if the errors are not corrected. … record their hours worked or not worked, which resulted in leave balances which may be overstated by 27 days; ten … used. Surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit in each of the last three fiscal years by 3.1 to 12.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… that the Department needs to do more to: Identify the full population of apiaries in New York; Combat diseases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they … data entry and collection system. They use PARIS to comply with various statutory and regulatory requirements. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG … annually in FY 2024, and reach nearly $5 billion in FY 2026, raising the potential budget gap in that year to over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include the number of referrals that were … cases. 3 didn’t include how many referrals were closed at intake. 1 didn’t state how many referrals were received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adults