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Opinion 92-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge … Whether a surcharge is to be considered paid in whole or in part when a court or administrative tribunal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34DiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest … a year earlier. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.2 billion largely because … reserve funds, which remained at a total of $1.8 billion. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… a serious breach of duty, but today he has been held to account and ordered to repay every dollar he stole. Let this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – … our recommendations.” The Canal Corp., a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… income tax receipts totaled $44.9 billion and were $1.5 billion above DOB’s financial plan projections and $4.2 … through December totaled $183.4 billion, which was $11.1 billion, or 6.5%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to increased Medicaid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To participate in the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) … and established policies The specifications were written to solicit and encourage competition. The agency uses the … required clauses, including Appendix A. The award was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder from at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal
… release a more detailed analysis of the budget proposal in the coming days.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-cuomos-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… provisions if New York broadens the authority of the state to enter into public-private partnership (P3) projects or … in the country. “New York’s aging infrastructure needs to be rebuilt and repaired but the state’s ability to pay for this important work is limited,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… his anti-corruption initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted in 30 arrests and the restitution of $3 million last year. The division will be headed by … prison time for former Charlton Fire District treasurer Virginia DeCapria, who embezzled public money to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of a contract involving consideration other than the payment of money, oftentimes referred to as a “revenue contract”, is found in State Finance Law §112(3) which reads: “A contract or other instrument wherein the state or any of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient … Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24 ). About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their … included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/26/recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, MCOs are required to pay for the Medicaid services … Many recipients have other third-party health insurance in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… of purposes, including marriage, dog and environmental licenses, and certified copies of marriage licenses. The Clerk is also responsible for collecting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… that Value did not purchase sufficient amounts of medication from licensed New York State drug wholesalers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds … cash register and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public … Smegelsky: Cashed a $1,863 refund check due to the fire company for overpaying a vendor; Failed to deposit $1,100 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The … training they need and deserve.” The Academy provides in-person and online training opportunities, including … understanding and managing local governments’ interests. In 2014, more than 10,000 local officials received training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsState Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address
… Voutsinas to his third term in office on Sunday afternoon at Hofstra University. He was appointed to the position on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-delivers-inaugural-addressOpinion 88-31
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … charged. You ask whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … the General Municipal Law provides that: "When, pursuant to the provisions of title P of the criminal procedure law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Opinion 90-38
… for this year as a seasonal limited use highway pursuant to Highway Law, §205-a. You ask whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice from, and maintain the highway if, after the highway has been so designated, one or more residences or commercial buildings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the town … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39