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Opinion 92-43
… procedures may not provide that prior town board approval is required by the superintendent for purchases of materials … prescribe procedures for determining whether a procurement is subject to competitive bidding and, if it is not, documenting the basis for such determination; (2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 93-11
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding … with the 115 limitation contained in that section applies to all outstanding indebtedness of the political subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Cizik thought she could stay under the radar and game the state retirement system,” New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… payments accounted for 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year, more than … earning more than $50,000 in overtime, which exceeded the employee’s annualized salary. Since 2010 CDTA ridership has … payments accounted for 20 percent of the authoritys total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year more than twice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been barred due to misconduct, according to an audit … Year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim … fieldwork, about $5.6 million of the improper payments had been recovered. Audits Medicaid Program: Improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… of their arrests. Relyea retired from state service on Oct. 31, 2020, and Rapasadi retired on Nov. 12, 2020. They …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… are identified in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of State funds until they … payments. The Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) is comprised of all the operating cash of the State Treasury, … OSC Pension, Investments and Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, short-term investments. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… issues and provide a voice to those who feel overwhelmed is crucial to ensuring their quality of life,” DiNapoli said. … to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office is within the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation … overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in … To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2019 … To determine whether the Department of Healths Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… Lexington and Prattsville in Greene County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education … affairs. The Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) is appointed by the Board and is chief executive officer responsible for day-to-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year are reasonable and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… balance of payments, after a long history of sending more tax dollars to Washington than it receives back. For every tax dollar paid to Washington in FFY 2023, the state received … history of New Yorkers sending more of their hard-earned tax dollars to the federal government than they get back.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … covered,” DiNapoli said. “As the DOH continues its efforts to ensure everyone gets the health coverage they’re entitled to, it has a chance to save hundreds of millions of dollars …
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
… With the legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … rate of 51% on gross gaming revenues, New York joins Rhode Island and New Hampshire in levying the highest rate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… affect shareholder value. Investors have now spoken. It is the time for the board to act." “Shareholders have sent a … harassment or discrimination complaints the company is seeking to resolve through internal processes, arbitration … the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York is investigating possible violations of federal laws by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… benefits that will end on March 14, 2021, and an extra $300 per week of FPUC. The CARES Act also earmarked funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… said. “City residents are fortunate to have a public transit system that operates around the clock to help keep … reflects a significantly higher utilization of public transit. Transportation Type In 2023, 48% of New York City … or bicycles rose in every borough except Manhattan. Public Transit The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill, to grand larceny in the fourth degree, for having stolen money while he was … comptroller to steal money collected from boat-launch fees in the city of Newburgh. Aber is scheduled to be sentence on … being sentenced to pay restitution to the city of Newburgh in the amount $9,570. District Attorney Hoovler thanked the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovler