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Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdfQueens Centers for Progress – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-41) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s41-response.pdfUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (2021-S-32) 180-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed physician-administered drugs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s32-response.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - May 2016
On April 26, 2016, the Mayor of the City of New York released his executive budget for FY 2017 and a financial plan for fiscal years 2016 through 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2017.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… 71, of Florida, with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in Albany County … to five to fifteen years in state prison. The charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… a guilty plea before the Honorable Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. in Carmel Town Court to the class “A” misdemeanor charge of … at least two years the defendant illegally obtained $4,575 in cash payments from contractors intended to satisfy … by contractors for conducting various business operations in Putnam County without an appropriate county-issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the … of 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, which carries a maximum sentence of three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over $157,000,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to aggressively root out anyone trying to … Attorney Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect the resources of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school district … None Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Interest State Education Department: Audit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay nearly $33,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. The sentencing followed an … larceny in the 3rd degree, and two counts of filing a false instrument in the 1st degree. Wills has since been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Thelma Hairston selected to receive her pension as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided her with a reduced … back in court on April 3. If convicted, Jimmie Buie faces up to 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. The charge is merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga) for special items were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… the Program The Board’s mission is to protect the rights of employees and employers by ensuring the proper delivery of benefits and by promoting compliance with the Workers’ … self-insurers, and self-insured political subdivisions of the State. Under the Law, the Board and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. Also, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… time after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges for stealing, together with other co-conspirators, … approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. Rapfogel admitted that between January … to root out public corruption and ensure that taxpayer money is protected. I also thank the Met Council board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… District of New York, Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the U.S. Department … The settlement resolves claims under the federal False Claims Act and the New York State False Claims Act. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. About the Program … are recovered via the Board’s assessments on participating insurance carriers, self-insurers, the State Insurance Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… providing Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 … larceny in the first degree, health care fraud, offering a false instrument for filing, falsification of business … in this matter. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in … year in a row that New York has had a positive balance of payments, after a long history of sending more tax dollars to Washington than it receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states