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Opinion 88-75
… in the lawsuit by another firm but that the principal lawyer representing the city has recently left that firm and … costly, as well as time consuming, to the city for a new lawyer from the prior firm to become expert in the case. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75State Agencies Bulletin No. 1135
… as long as there is no other reduction in days worked (i.e. lost time). Summary of Agency Actions Agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1135-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… short-term borrowing, fixed costs and patterns of operating deficits. The system also evaluates population … “environmental” scores for each municipality. The cities of Poughkeepsie (Dutchess) and Niagara Falls (Niagara), as … and Westchester Counties received the highest designation of “significant stress.” Designated in “moderate stress” were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of … 1, 2011 through May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of … public. As part of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyTravel Card Transactions
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card transactions at the Department of … The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… medical center, specializes in research and treatment of the most prevalent human diseases, such as cancer, … disease. Its overarching mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves through education, biomedical … Insurance carriers may deny payment for a variety of reasons (e.g., service deemed not a medical necessity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… indictment charging Jimmie Buie, a resident of Brooklyn, with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. … recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you … as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided her with a reduced pension benefit, but allowed her to pass on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… York State and Local Employees Retirement System intended for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in … no matter where you live and make sure you pay it back. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his prosecution of … the entire restitution amount of $131,038.60. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… cheating it. When we identify fraud, we actively work with law enforcement to hold perpetrators like Mr. Cook … over that time period. He was indicted for the theft by an Albany County grand jury in April of 2015, and has been … being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Benjamin S. Clark of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in … him down, which led to today’s plea and our recovery of $275,000 in stolen retirement funds. I thank Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance … Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious exploitation of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District … Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity of the state pension fund, recoup the stolen money, and send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2025-M-1) purpose of this report was to ascertain the total … Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up) (2025-F-11) The Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative’s … of the manufacturer’s drugs. Manufacturers then pay states rebates on those drugs for which Medicaid payments were made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… private company, citizens must receive the highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. To determine if your community’s system of collection is the most cost-effective, evaluate different methods and estimate the cost of each option. The local government, when considering which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … and 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former … a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest of a village official stemming from the joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageOpinion 2000-1
… officers arising out of allegations of misconduct. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the payment by a village of … offense arising out of the performance of his or her official duties in the absence of pre-existing authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1DiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… 25 years, with more than half the losses coming from New York City, according to a report released today by State … a devastating impact on the construction industry in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “The sector started back up last … said Carlo A. Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During the 2013-14 school year, … served about 345 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Kennedy and pays for … by SED. The DoE is reimbursed by SED for a portion of its payments to Kennedy. For the three fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits