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DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Former Potsdam Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 … the cost,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on … resolution,” St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain said. According to DiNapoli’s audit, Guyette …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensure that pay rates are properly authorized and time and attendance is properly recorded. Town of Minden – Budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Gloversville Housing Authority , Mechanicville Housing Authority , Village of Old Brookville , Town of … being spent appropriately and effectively.” Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (Fulton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … Essential Plan, both of which provide health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged. As … of our initial audit, issued on September 14, 2023, was to determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… 453,706 pharmacy encounter claims totaling $59.1 million in payments that were rejected by DOH’s encounter system. As … of these rejections, we estimated a total of $31.2 million in missed drug rebates. The encounter system rejected these … claim data. As a result, DOH did not include these claims in its rebate process. The most common encounter claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Report 2014-S - 27). Background There are almost 4,000 health care facilities … Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers ( 2014-S-27 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followAccounts Receivable Collections
… the Attorney General (OAG) includes the Civil Recoveries Bureau (Bureau). The Bureau is responsible for collecting accounts receivable that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… To support its operations, the Institute maintains major computer systems and networks that process, store, and … and Security Rule requirements to health care providers’ business associates and establishes new limitations on ePHI … of Interest Office of Information Technology Services: Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… and student records. The Department is responsible for safeguarding its data and for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… of health concerns related to the burning of natural gas, and its implementation is currently in doubt. Should the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s internal controls over credit and … Findings While the School’s credit card policy adequately addresses many control procedures, certain additional … that credit card accounts do not allow cash advances. Give strong consideration to ending the use of debit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… misappropriated more than $1.1 million in Village funds for personal gain. The former Clerk-Treasurer was able to … in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… to help protect the benefits earned by the volunteers for service to their communities. The Board also could not … policies and procedures when seeking to contract for LOSAP investment management services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… 2012 to May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven … tax exemption incentives over the life of their contracts, in part, because of their plan to create jobs in Dutchess County. Therefore, taxpayers may not be receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTown of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, through March 15, 2013. … Key Recommendations Prepare an accountability analysis for all moneys held by the Court on a monthly basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… 2013. Background The Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town of Ledyard in Cayuga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 7,400 residents. The … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2012 fiscal year budget … payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting data changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186DiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund has withdrawn its shareholder proposal at The Priceline Group Inc after the company agreed to formally include gender and racial diversity among the qualities it will actively seek in its board members
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 623 percent in support of the Funds request that ExxonMobil do more to address climate change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meeting