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DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… A larger portion of these counties’ workforces (20.1%) is employed by the government than statewide (16%). In … in 2021 were vacant compared to 10.9% statewide. This is largely because of second homes and vacation properties, … distances. Of the 56 crisis programs in New York, there is only one in a rural county (Sullivan), and it has capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… Integrity. "Arkady Goldin billed Medicaid millions for cancer medications he never dispensed," State Comptroller … to Medicaid services. In exchange for steering expensive cancer prescriptions from NUMC to Value, Goldin paid the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… a Member of the New York State Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State … the city. U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian said: “It is a sad day when an elected official is sentenced to imprisonment, but it is a serious crime when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsOpinion 91-63
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (town councilman who resides with president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A … office space in the same building in which the store is located, but has no relationship with the corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 96-16
… ( Coconato v Town of Esopus , 152 AD2d 39, 547 NYS2d 953 lv den 76 NY2d 701, 558 NYS2d 891; 1990 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once every three months or do not complete repayment within five years from the date the … a loan. You can see how much you are eligible to borrow, what the repayment amount would be, if your loan will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… and the start of the pandemic that we are still trying to recover from economically and emotionally. Part of that … the subway system to the corner deli who kept our city going. But we also have to reckon with what we did wrong or … forward, we need to recognize that New York has to do a better job of caring for and protecting vulnerable people, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performancePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-015
… upon conversion to v 9.2. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits will be made according to the single Direct Deposit record for all jobs. Agencies will share Direct Deposit records for … the employee submitting the AC 2772 holds two or more jobs with New York State. If they hold multiple jobs and do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-015-direct-deposit-updated-business-process-and-ac-2772Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. … of including all users in IT security training. It is also important to update the training material … information collected, accessed or displayed to that which is essential for the function being performed; The dangers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessOpinion 88-7
… provisions, File No. 3046 concluded that: ". . . there is grave doubt that the current debt service of $7,000 (for … can be used for current purposes on the basis that it is an unexpended balance of an appropriation." We note that 4 … of paying debt service on the bonds. Further, there is nothing in section 165.00 which restricts the use of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million in village … Baker, and the New York State Police announced today. “For well over a decade, Ursula Stone took advantage of her … of her actions. I thank our law enforcement partners for their commitment to fighting public corruption.” “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… NEW YORK – Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood and State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … Arkady Goldin to six months in jail, five years’ probation and 200 hours of community service. Goldin and Value Pharmacy will be required to pay $1.5 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… that serviced Met Council from 1992 to 2013. Met Council is a New York State not-for-profit organization that provides … Gerard Matheson from the Attorney General’s office is the lead investigator assigned to this case. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarella. Also assisting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… costs and limited housing stock across the state.” SONYMA is a New York State public benefit corporation created in … Of the two borrowing assistance programs, ATD, which is geared toward lower income borrowers and offers a lower interest rate than LIRP, is the more active program, with 1,406 borrowers in 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… DOH pays the plans a monthly premium for each enrolled member. If a member who is enrolled in a managed care plan no longer … the plan must return premiums paid for periods when the member was not a resident. Key Findings We found various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingTransforming Into Construction & Development
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a … assets to generate revenue for the agency. C&D’s mission is to execute its capital program better, faster, and … group, and then letting the resulting contracts, the MTA is shortening project schedules, identifying potential issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-developmentDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… New York state's technology sector is the third largest and among the … more than 80 percent of these job gains were located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio … New York states technology sector is the third largest and among the fastest growing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… coordinating care with health care providers. This audit is part of a broader initiative by the State Comptroller's … the state and reported by a pharmacy or dispenser. I-STOP is a tool to help prescribers determine the most appropriate … controls; and Including a risk assessment that is specific to individuals receiving medication-assisted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… An audit of five counties by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found that hundreds of county jail inmates received inappropriate payments … benefits were caused by deficiencies in how four of the five counties monitored the eligibility of jail … An audit of five counties by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… recurring savings to the State Financial Plan. The program is available to CSEA and PEF employees and employees in … from the effective date of resignation. Any employee who is rehired before the five (5) year period has expired is required to repay the severance payment in full. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-payments