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DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years … working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… “The MTA has used an unexpected windfall to invest in its capital program and increase services and … position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time when many riders could least afford … The MTA plans to raise fares and tolls by 4 percent in 2017 and by another 4 percent in 2019, slightly less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… totaled more than $5 billion in 2011, the most recent year for which such figures are available. Nearly $1.9 … revenue collected from license fees in the 2012-13 license year. Erie County ranked first in total license sales in the … million in such expenditures in state fiscal year 2015-16. Federal programs that allocate certain federal hunting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax … on the city’s budget. New York City’s financial plan does not anticipate the potential impact of such actions, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… to five years probation, 30 days in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and … Firemen’s Benevolent Association. Snow pleaded guilty last year to grand larceny in the fourth degree and forgery in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… egregious," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "I thank Westchester District Attorney Scarpino and the … was able to shed light on this misuse of public funds." "I want to thank Westchester District Attorney Anthony … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it … are in such poor condition that city officials were in the dark about the true severity of their fiscal problems,” … to address its financial woes. City officials need to get a handle on the city’s finances immediately and create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsOpinion 89-34
Whether a town board is authorized to make inquiry into the activities of town highway department laborers suspected of using town vehicles for private purposes and after such inquiry recommend to the highway superintendent that he censure the employees for such actions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 93-11
… for purposes of determining the political subdivision's power to contract indebtedness under Local Finance Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 90-62
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … resignation or removal of the incumbent; an incumbent's ceasing to comply with residency requirements fixed for the … the incumbent to be incompetent; and an incumbent's conviction of a felony or crime involving a violation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35DiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… process returns to normal and members either do not renew or become ineligible for coverage. To help members, MetroPlus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town … by DiNapoli’s office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… keep invested all moneys belonging to any and all funds (of the State) in classes and kinds of investments that are identified in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… audit covered the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, and select claims going back to October 1, 2015. … their claims. During the six-month period ended September 30, 2019, eMedNY processed over 244 million claims, resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… Objectives To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately … its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. … 2019 to April 2022. About the Program OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… and for which a revenue contract reviewed by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is not required. (Refer to … Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance on revenue contracts that require OSC review.) For example, the Department of Agriculture and Markets should set up as Local Customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in … prescribed, referred, and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been barred due to misconduct, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund … collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fund