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Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… services must be authorized in advance by the patient's physician. The Corporation paid $2.7 million for … of weaknesses, including a lack of documentation for physician authorization of patient transportation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/non-emergency-patient-transportation-services-followDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 2021,” said DiNapoli. “While the pandemic does not appear to have prompted a ‘great resignation’ from the state … sharply in 2021 than in the prior decade. The state needs to continue to attract and retain a range of diverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… faith has been shattered once again. Every time my office arrests a corrupt public official, it sends the message that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development … there is a demonstrated need for banking services. The Spring Bank Branch, located at 356 Van Brunt Street, … a bank branch. The $10 million in public funds for Spring Bank will support their operations and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newHomeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … New York has long trailed the nation in homeownership rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… not eligible to join NYSLRS. To determine whether someone is an employee or a contractor/consultant, please refer to … criteria for mandatory NYSLRS membership, or if membership is optional and they decide to join NYSLRS instead of the … – their first date of employment if their membership is mandatory , or the date they joined NYSLRS if their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… 211 Medical and N.A.S., to make payments on his home mortgage loan, and to pay personal expenses, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisUnion-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
… for noninstructional employees. Key Findings Our review of records for 15 noninstructional employees paid overtime … prohibited by Board policy or in the employees’ memorandum of understanding (MOU) with District officials. Although … approval for overtime worked, they were paid for 392 hours of overtime totaling $8,513 while working at home. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/union-endicott-central-school-district-noninstructional-overtime-2018mMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Retirees Last Chance to Update Your Contact Information is 12/31 Retirees Contribute to New York State’s Economy … Statements Coming Soon: Make Sure Your Contact Information is Up to Date Update Your Contact Information Schedule a … Beneficiaries Applying for a NYSLRS Loan Retirees: COLA is Coming at the End of September August 2024 Featured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… use. Ensure that water rents, penalties and other revenues cover the cost of operation and maintenance for each water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45DiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… City has improved but it remains higher than it was prior to the pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … moms in the workforce were unemployed in 2022 compared to 3.4% nationally. Black mothers in the city are the hardest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… than $27,000 in property taxes and more than $8,000 of the dog licensing fees and other fees. She submitted monthly … and falsely claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority available in SFS so all … required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not operational. Agencies need to do the following prior … the root cause of the workflow problems and resolve. Why is it important to resolve budget exceptions and move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, and the Governor and Legislature deserve credit for reducing the structural budget imbalance and passing … advantage of a significant windfall of cash from legal settlement monies, totaling more than $5 billion. We must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0Dual Employment
… State or New York City agency, 28 of whom we selected for further review based on several risk factors. Follow-up … time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a pattern of routine, … as $40,000. Since these employees all held second jobs for many years, it is possible that costs associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… today continued her thoughtful, common-sense approach to governing. "My office has detailed the … place here in New York. Local sales tax receipts continue to improve, the unemployment rate continues to fall and the state, with the addition of important federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that … to District Attorney Williams and the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My … our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services (APS) … with medical or social supports. Caseworkers are based in HRA field offices and contracted nonprofits across the city and often meet clients in their homes to assess their needs. The audit reviewed APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to … our fieldwork, 766 of the 1,296 deceased enrollees still had active Medicaid coverage through NYSOH. DOH subsequently … to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $813,412 in overpayments for low-birth weight newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Determine whether Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured … and accurately calculated. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) did not always ensure non-instructional … or almost 11 percent. BOCES officials: Paid a total of $66,295 to 13 employees for work on Saturdays that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtime