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Opinion 94-29
… §1118: The fee provisions of CPLR, §8022 are applicable to appeals from orders of the Family Court in juvenile … general rule, the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law do not apply (Family Court Act, §303.1). While the courts … from court filing fees unless some statute expressly so provides (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-38, p 75; 1983 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29DiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… research has shown that companies face risks when their corporate policies, practices or products are perceived to be … equity and inclusion policies and practices. His Corporate Governance program has helped increase diversity on corporate boards, advocated for workplace protections against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusionSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up) (2013-F-4)
We have followed up on the actions Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) officials took to implement the recommendations contained in our audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f4.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection Act, 2016
The “Enterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection Act” was enacted in December 2015 and took effect on April 19, 2016.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/data-analytics-2016.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-137
… minimum basic annual salary rate for the position or grade after the $800 increase has been applied, the employee is … month period commencing on 7/1/07. Part-time academics who teach are eligible for the following prorated payment: 1 … of $800. Part-time professionals and academics who do not teach courses are eligible for the following prorated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-137-800-salary-increase-suny-professional-services-unitDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… annually, exist despite healthy FY 2021 year-end operating results. While the city has increased the size of its newly … recommit to building deeper reserves now, when operating results are stronger than anticipated, to stay prepared for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-88
… letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and the District Council 37 (DC-37), employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-88-2017-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outOpinion 89-51
… of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) TOWN LAW, §184(5): A fire protection contract entered into by a … fire protection district. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT LAW, §30(12): A fire protection contract is generally … price. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the payment of certain costs related to the provision of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … in the third degree in Onondaga County Court before Judge Mary Anne Doherty. He is due back in court on June 23. Since … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in part, to higher than expected spending in the Medicaid program, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … proposed nearly $7 billion gap-closing plan remains to be identified by the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in 2014, New York State … owners in New York have withdrawn approximately $193 million to pay for college-related expenses. The Advisor Plan … owners in New York have withdrawn approximately $38 million to pay for college-related expenses. Section 529 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenState Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfVendor File Advisory No. 11
… correct bank account or address. The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains business values defined by the … based on the vendor’s preference. If the agency is unsure of which Location to choose for the transaction, agency staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… or substance abuse issues and individuals were placed in a shelter that could not give them the help they needed. … not establish a causal relationship between individuals’ shelter placements and outcomes, it found that appropriate … lower the risk to individuals inside and outside of the shelter system. “The Department of Social Services must do a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthChittenango Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-155-F)
… County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education (Board), responsible for managing and controlling financial … staff, for the District’s day-to-day management under the Board’s direction. The Director of Technology (Director) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/03/20/chittenango-central-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-155-fOpinion 89-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (must specify … for negligence of firemen and property damage) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (with village) … liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 95-20
… to commence a proceeding for an accounting (subd. 4, para [a]). The fee schedule for each type of petition is set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley hid her mother’s death to try to steal from the state retirement system and line her … that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25000 in New York state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that … require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing