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Opinion 2000-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … The attorney should also recuse him or herself from any matter affecting his or her law firm, with those functions … services for private clients in relation to any matter before any town agency for which the town attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… between the Assembly and the Senate, with input from my office," DiNapoli said. "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden … Comptroller DiNapoli for his exceptional efforts on this bill. This process is an excellent example of how our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… for the State’s Ignition Interlock Program were adequately monitoring the program to help ensure the safety of the … and others establishing standards for the usage and monitoring of IIDs ordered by criminal courts for these … IID activity. Key Findings Each county had a process for monitoring IID installations and negative activities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… To determine whether LowIncome Housing Trust Fund Program Program funds are being awarded and disbursed in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
New York states farms generated $48 billion in revenue with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top five nationwide according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… Mortgage foreclosure filings across New York dropped 46 … caused by zombie properties.” DiNapoli last reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York state was … State Comptroller has released several reports assessing mortgage foreclosure activity and its impact on local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Certain Third-Party Cost-Sharing Claims
… audit covered the period from December 2020 through May 2024. About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) … identified 69,166 claims totaling payments of almost $10.2 million billed with a PR 45. We sampled 58 claims and … risk-based approach to review the remaining claims in our population. Develop controls to ensure claims submitted with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/05/medicaid-program-improper-payments-certain-third-party-cost-sharing-claimsOpinion 91-41
… specific questions which may, upon town board motion, and shall, upon petition, be submitted to referendum. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Towns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… During fiscal stress, towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive maintenance can extend road life and help towns save money. A long-term plan, adopted by the town’s board, is critical to support road maintenance efforts and can also help towns obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… Russell pleaded guilty in Erie County Court before Judge Paul Wojtaszek. Her sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… ovens and televisions. Sky Light officials did not make all required visits to client apartments. As a result of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… portfolio. In February, the Fund committed $250 million to Calvert Core Bond Strategy, and the same figure to Nuveen … allocations are in the Fund’s fixed income portfolio. The Calvert investment will focus on green bonds and affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsThe VendRep System
… is awarded, both the vendor and State contracting entity can view the status of the contract once it’s submitted for … the State Comptroller. Log in or create an account to get started. Using the online questionnaire The VendRep … due date for the questionnaire. However, even where there is a current certified online questionnaire, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… hours their offices were open. For example, on June 17, 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Downtown Brooklyn Area - July 2012
The greater downtown Brooklyn area is the civic center of Brooklyn and includes the largest business district in New York City outside of Manhattan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2013.pdfTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-ontario.pdfTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-bolton.pdfTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2013-schroon.pdfMetropolitan Transportation Authority: The Cost of Judgments and Claims - June 2008
Over the past 12 years, the three largest operating agencies of the MTA paid out more than $1.1 billion on 86,875 claims for personal injury or property damage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2009.pdfMetropolitan Transportation Authority: An Overview of the Paratransit Program - April 2014
The MTA operates the Access-A-Ride program, which provides transportation services to 160,000 enrollees who are unable to use the NYC subway and bus system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2015.pdf