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DiNapoli: Four Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Out of Over $1.6 Million
… G. James, and Acting Medicaid Inspector General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced the arrests of four defendants for … essential resources from the health care delivery system,” Walsh said. “My office will continue to work closely with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-four-arrested-allegedly-defrauding-medicaid-out-over-16-millionDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his auditors found a total of $11.7 million in costs that should be recouped … and recover millions, but more needs to be done. My office is working with SED to account for every dollar and make certain that children are getting the services they were promised.” Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsOpinion 97-19
… treasurer receives no share of the premium or commission from the agency's fire district business and that the firm … of the governing board's proceedings. Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a … treasurer is an officer and stockholder (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-8, p 18; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-32, p 74; 1986 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is … updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … as shown in the map below. New Jersey led the nation with a 4.4 percentage point decline. Unfortunately, a deeper dive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… respectively. NFTA also receives a sizable municipal subsidy from sales tax receipts collected by Erie County. For … Regional transportation authorities stopped collecting passenger bus fares in the spring of 2020 in order to distance drivers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… balances of the accounting records. Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Erie County) The clerk did not properly record, deposit, remit or report … in a greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the clerk accumulated unremitted funds totaling $138,050 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally and gate summary sheets for entrance fees were not accurately completed. As a … training to employees on how to complete daily tally sheets and ensure that sheets are completed accurately. Provide copies of rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… advantage of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises and … in an elaborate Ponzi scheme that included a bogus online portal showing fabricated investment growth," DA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved … at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of Cannabis Management $1.7 million with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Barker Central School District , Cheektowaga Central School District , Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) , Half Hollow … quotes from various sources before making the purchase. Of these, 26 claims totaling $47,288 lacked evidence that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… today announced the arrest and indictment of the City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing … public official by engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing ridership, increased service routes into the Grand Central Madison terminal and … with another train. Report Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… transactions without oversight North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 PSC $1,500 General Salary Increase for employees in the … not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Annual PSC employees in Bargaining Units CB, PC or T8 who meet the … to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CUNY and PSC for the Term of 12/01/2017 – 02/28/2023, a $1,500 general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority information technology (IT) employee for the alleged theft of $7,089 in wages. Marsden Chen is accused of running his own company, Diagnostic Services & … Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and surcharges. “The … Calarco and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys the former part time court clerk for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… and manage the Highway Department (Department) building capital project? Audit Period January 1, 2020 – March 5, 2025 … 1, 2007 to review Board meeting minutes related to the capital project. Understanding the Audit Area The Board is responsible for the oversight and management of capital projects, including ensuring they are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46Village of Youngstown – Employee Benefits and Payroll (2025M-123)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Youngstown (Village) officials maintain leave records and … separation from service, represent a significant portion of a village’s annual budget. To properly control and account … accounting for approximately $800,000 (40 percent) of the total. Audit Summary Village officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-youngstown-employee-benefits-and-payroll-2025m-123City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local … and state aid is reduced or delayed, DiNapoli called on the federal government to provide aid to local governments … are under extreme fiscal pressure. Costs for fighting the pandemic are adding up while revenues are rapidly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schools