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DiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… related to heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, according to a … in New York, in which heroin was a factor, reached a record high of 825 in 2014, the last year for which data are … related to heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014 according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for disengagement, low achievement, and dropping out, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2009-S-54 ). … generally did not have documentation to justify the need for new or renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the … included in our initial audit report Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, through September 7, 2012. … the Town Supervisor, is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. It is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel for padding his … announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health DOH contract employee George Dunkel for padding his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… power to fix. As the MTA strives to improve the system for riders and overhaul its operations, we hope it takes a … construction, leading to delays and additional costs. For example, during an accessibility project to install … Act, Transit’s design neglected to raise the platform edge for passengers using wheelchairs. The mistake was discovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… the financial activities and documentation for the daily lottery account. Key Recommendations Verify that … and adopt policies and procedures regarding the daily lottery activities and ensure that only the Board-approved … Treasurer manages the financial activities of the daily lottery account, retaining all ticket stubs sold and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1507
… have the “Cashed” box checked. Paychecks that are split and paid by check and direct deposit will be marked as “Cashed” when the check … OSC will run a daily program to update Review Paycheck for each check cashed the previous day. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1507-changes-review-paycheckDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and … life," DiNapoli said. "Too many places are dealing with water main breaks, leaks, contaminated drinking water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s … inclement weather events. The city has less in reserves today to deal with, and prepare for, the unexpected than it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… title. A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is … may affect their eligibility to continue in a PFRS 20- or 25-year plan. If a PFRS member accepts employment in a title … or position that is not creditable toward their 20- or 25-year retirement plan but makes them eligible to join ERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… state pension payments via direct deposit into a joint checking account which he shared with the defendants. Stephen’s father … name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account shared by her, Stephen, and the deceased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a … However, if a Medicaid recipient is also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to obtain reimbursement from the federal … have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to obtain reimbursement from the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
Monroe County Golf Course Contract Management 2014M111
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… that can help municipalities upgrade infrastructure to address severe weather impacts of climate change, or move … change and in developing climate adaptation plans to address these hazards. Municipalities that participate in the … Buses: Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… by Congress, quarterly shortfall, deferral, prior years claim, etc.). To support a federal interest liability claim over $5,000, the state must provide the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityChittenango Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-155-F)
… that District officials did not adequately manage non-student network and local user account access and develop an … to process checks to pay vendors or employees or process student grades. We also reviewed progress in implementing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/03/20/chittenango-central-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-155-fComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving … Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent vouchers for payment to the Town of Erin. “This indictment shows that … of Erin since 2007. Burlew allegedly submitted vouchers for parts for equipment the Town does not own. One such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… with the contracts. Background During the period February 16, 2006 through August 13, 2013, the Department paid AAP … of AAP falsely certified and submitted to the Department 16 Standard Vouchers and 1 Claim for Payment (together …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-ii