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DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… Timothy Gregg, the former Provisional Supervisor of Facilities for the Hempstead School District, pleaded … Islip to access device fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before … up to 20 years in prison, as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… for Part B deductibles that exceeded dual-eligibles’ yearly limits. Key Recommendations Review the payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of … the eligibility determinations, where appropriate. Recover funds inappropriately paid to the ineligible State employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… who OTDA claims are alive are indeed alive. Recover any funds inappropriately paid to deceased recipients. Establish … payments to deceased individuals. Work with the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) to recover any funds incorrectly reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect … according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found fire … the State. The full audit can be found at www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/15s23.pdf … A state agencys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… Overtime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record … the year before, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The total number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… three federal fiscal years analyzed by DiNapoli. In FFY 2016, the state received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in … 91 cents. New York’s balance of payments improved from 2016 to 2017 because of a variety of factors. In FFY 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have terms and … from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… 2016 found questionable travel and excessive lodging expenses for the contractor, Pitts Management Associates … to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… AccuMED, a manufacturer located in Buffalo, has generated an estimated $9 million investment … today. The investment was made through the Fund’s In-State Private Equity Program, which is designed to make profitable investments in New York State-based companies. “This investment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… a return of capital to the Common Retirement Fund with a very attractive rate of return. A win for all parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Law allows consumers to register their mobile and landline phone numbers on a national registry to reduce unsolicited … 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. Then, in 2003, the … were on the registry. DiNapoli's auditors found the number of Do Not Call complaints by state residents more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… investments," DiNapoli said. "The transition to a low-carbon economy is already underway and accelerating … a commitment to sustainability, lower emissions and a low-carbon future." DiNapoli is asking the companies to adopt … the Fund developed the Sustainable Investment Program. The low emissions index is one of the key pieces of the program's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to the Fort for the period January 1, 2014 through April 17, … in the 1970 contract and consult with the Town attorney to identify the appropriate manner to address any previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162DiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) received a $33.8 million return from … fund dollars into New York companies and it is paying off for the companies and for the state pension fund, which made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… condition of the courses, and relied on limited internal audits to monitor operations without taking any action to … of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/counties/2014/monroe.pdf For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… care is to place the child in the least restrictive, most family-like environment appropriate to the child's needs. … to be documented as progress notes in CONNECTIONS – a statewide computer system for recording child welfare … of the children are being met. In 2009, ACS instituted a new oversight structure in which day-to-day case management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG); and Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. … Irene,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my partnership with United States Attorney Carla Freedman and … 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/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the fourth degree. "This was a deliberate act to abuse the system,” DiNapoli said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their … years to steal from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. They now have judgments against them to repay the stolen funds. Those who try to scam the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-payments