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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal … to freely utilize that credit card for kickbacks,” DA Singas said. “This plea sends a strong message that corrupt local officials will be held accountable for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-31
… originally deposited such money. Upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal, the … Law also provides that "upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal" … Ann., 1986, p 128). Section 99-m does not define the word "case", but CPL, §1.20(16) defines a "criminal action" as: (a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… including multiple and different identification numbers assigned to suspected offenders. Based on an … who are highly likely to have multiple identification numbers assigned to them. Auditors also identified about 220 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityFederal Funding and New York – Federal Funding and New York
… and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-nyOpinion 91-40
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5): (1) A municipal officer or employee is entitled to compensation for time spent on ordered … duty do not include at least 22 working days, the employee is entitled to paid leave while on ordered military duty … a city employee is entitled to paid leave if the employee is on ordered military duty during a calendar year for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development … 2021 according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis annual report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to claim they worked as village employees to secure more generous benefits from … falsified time sheets to allow COs to attempt to retire as village employees even though they were still employed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the department. Groves, 49, of Beaver Dams, was charged with … was previously victimized by corruption among its fire department officials, deepens her betrayal. My thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the federally regulated limit by more than $45,000. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… day, see the State Agencies Events and Deadlines calendar for more information. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… (class C felony), and five counts of misdemeanor criminal tax fraud. The Comptroller’s office is currently completing a … $228,871. When asked for proof, Denardo created fake bills. He also forged a travel agent invoice to inflate … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed an audit of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 , Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Fishkill , Hamburg … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx … That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Report 2022-S-24 ). About the Program The New York State … of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Follow-Up)
… Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Report 2024-S-12 ). About the Program The … addressed the existence and use of an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board of Directors (Board). The … audit found that Sunnyside Manor’s Board held a checking account separate from the development’s operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-new-0Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Medicaid services. It also allows the Department to verify the provider’s licensing and other credentials to furnish services. Additionally, the Department must verify that no providers are prohibited from participating in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or