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DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinSeized Assets Program
… 5,047 pending seized assets valued at $2.012 billion. Funds received from forfeited assets are to be used to … over to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Individual troops did not always report … should be turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programOpinion 88-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the city may finance the purchase of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security … to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” "Representing the United States in court … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingOpinion 89-2
… to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may … competitive bidding requirements. You ask whether General Municipal Law, §103(8), which exempts "municipal … bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… is no assurance the State will appropriate additional money for this program in fiscal year 2024-25. The City could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… defined in POL 73. However, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are instances when a … a particular need. Per POL 73, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government is authorized to grant exceptions to … submit a written certification to Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government detailing the reasons why this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … DOH for the Medicare buyin program maternity care and drug and therapy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals will now … County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… 57 county offices throughout the rest of the State. For calendar year (CY) 2020, Local Districts submitted $2.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… struggling with addiction. Rather helping them get the treatment they need, the defendants used them to cheat … Sublime. Saeed was arraigned today in Schenectady County Court by Judge Mark J. Caruso on an indictment charging him … and falsifying business records. He is due back in court on Sept. 6. Smith was arraigned on Aug. 16 before in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior … York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring Tool , which launched in November … 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool uses the performance indicators … indicators are defined by the city as necessary for an agency’s operations. Twelve agencies delivered improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… and pay full restitution. He is due back in court on May 23 for sentencing. The case was prosecuted by ADA William …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an … for state-funded services. Many prefer to receive care at home rather than in institutional settings, but as the … including: Waitlist numbers by county and program; How much funding each local agency receives and spends on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… Investigators also found patients who were seeking drug treatment were allegedly paid kickbacks by the Chaudhry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… as of September 2025, of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a … and a history of hospitalizations or violence participate in community-based services appropriate to their needs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… Objective To determine whether improper Medicaid managed care premiums were paid on behalf of recipients with … Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed care, whereby the Department pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification