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Opinion 93-11
… -- Installment Purchase Contracts (computation of 115% limitation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Outstanding … Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) in connection with the "115% limitation" contained in that section, applies to all … clause following it, which provides that the limitation is 115% of the "limit prescribed by [Local Finance Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); (purchases governed by town board's … and Duties (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases); (purchases governed by town board's policies … town board approval is required by the superintendent for purchases of materials for highway repair and improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43XIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of State funds until they are needed to … of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… by our own employees, who used State Police resources for their personal benefit. We will not tolerate illegal … or sworn — and we will hold them accountable for their actions,” said State Police Acting Superintendent … and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … prompt attention, as follows: $3.2 million was paid for clinic, practitioner, managed care capitation, pharmacy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on … as fiduciary to the city’s five public pension funds. “Wells Fargo employees are one of the company's most valuable … act." “Shareholders have sent a loud and clear message to Wells Fargo that harassment and discrimination have no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by … Yorkers or to those who have special health care needs. For the state Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s … claims processing system, allowed improper payments for services involving ordering, prescribing, referring, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds … including ensuring projects meet their intended purposes. The audit period covers projects that were active between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… Saratoga rail stations. CDTA’s service area covers 2,300 square miles with a population of about 770,000. The … During the year, bikes were transported on buses 72,000 times. Total expenses and total revenues, per passenger mile, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of Health DOH can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… Revenues From SFY 2011-12 to 2022-23, state revenues from lottery sales and taxes on gaming revenues increased by … most forms of gaming nationwide. State revenues from video lottery terminal (VLT) facilities, casinos, and tribal-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… accessible to residents who wish to air their concerns. “We greatly appreciate Comptroller DiNapoli’s continued … in having an advocate to represent them at a time when they are in most need,” said council Executive Director … to helping them to assert their rights is disconcerting. We look forward to working with the Comptroller's Office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… in the MTA budget in 2027 as it returns to biennial increases of 4%. This will likely impact lower-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal year FFY 2023 on a per capita basis according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s7-response.pdfCoeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured it had an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were supported and approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/coeymans-hollow-2021-211.pdf