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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, for stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … Jacob Yudenfreund, a New York State pensioner who died in March 2010. “For years, Ms. Kanas spent thousands, living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were issued to her deceased mother-in-law. “Exploiting the death of a family member for personal … Office of the Inspector General for their partnership in ensuring justice was served and restitution was made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 felonies, including grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cook is charged with stealing over $200,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … a resident of Atlanta Ga with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17 ). … payment rules. As a result, Medicaid made $32.1 million in actual and potential overpayments for services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” … premium rate for certain Medicaid recipients who enroll in Medicare and do not need long-term services and support. However, recipients in MMC or HARP who enroll in Medicare but are not eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and … The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act, to provide … over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … pandemic funds and to target funds towards children most in need. New York was allocated over $15 billion in emergency … how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… opportunities and weather the volatility of the markets in the short-term. We have been vigilant about maintaining … and their families rely on us for their financial security in retirement, and we're making sure that our state pension fund is one of the best in the nation." According to Pew, only New York (91%), South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… government sales tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year-over-year growth in collections during the first half of 2025 almost doubled … local sales tax collections experienced stronger growth in the first half of 2025, future revenues may become less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Takedown of $9 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in New York City
… procedures, fraudulently collecting millions of dollars in payments from managed care organizations funded by New … the stolen funds on expensive purchases such as a mansion in New Jersey, jewelry, international travel, and luxury cars … system again out of millions of dollars meant for those in need," said State Comptroller DiNapoli . “Rooting out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-takedown-9-million-medicaid-fraud-scheme-newDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $12.7 Billion in First Half of 2026, Up 6.8% Over Last Year
… government sales tax collections totaled $12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, an increase of 6.8% ($803 million) … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The 6.8% increase in collections was stronger than the year-over-year growth in the same period in 2025 (3.7%) and more than three times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-127-billion-first-half-2026-68-over-last-yearIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in the initial audit report, Identifying, Reporting, and … Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (Report 2021-N-2 ). About the Program … of children does not exist because of the underground (in-the-shadows) nature of this crime. New York City (NYC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/27/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9-response.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24)
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.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (2020-S-61)
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.pdfXII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… New York State; required to be insured to do business in New York State; and/or required by the contract to have … to provide services. This section also describes ways in which to make necessary verifications. Verifying vendor … Business Units to be diligent throughout the contract term in verifying that a vendor to which payments are being made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsNew Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… Determine whether School officials provided school meals in a cost effective manner. Key Findings Over the last two … average-daily-participation (ADP) and participating in available State or federal programs. Ensure the School is … Determine whether School officials provided school meals in a cost effective manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73State Police Bulletin No. SP-166
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fees. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the Police … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-166-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-and