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DiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services … its payment system is rife with errors,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the system was allowing payments on claims … had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. Auditors found eMedNY, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General … of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As much as $8.2 billion would be cut from Aid to Localities spending, while … aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of services. Programs that help fund front-line responders, … also face significant cuts. “The Financial Plan warns of deep cuts and very troubling actions the state anticipates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Software Access and Monitoring (Allegany County) Although a previous audit recommended that the district adopt policies … permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job duties, the district did not act on this … charter school tuition fees and social security and Medicare taxes. In addition, revenues from tuition payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… projects bring to their communities against their cost. My office reports the numbers on local IDAs to help increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… This latest request follows ongoing engagement with Best Buy Co., questioning whether the company has retreated … Securities and Exchange Commission filing revealed that Best Buy offered to screen donations to LGBTQIA+ charities … from a shareholder. Media reports also stated that Best Buy agreed to prohibit donations from its employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… (“tracked services”) that are included in the Mayor’s Management Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels … and accessibility,” DiNapoli said. “Looking at performance management and service delivery at city agencies is critical … and funding information alongside service performance in management reports to best evaluate goals and programming. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Hardwick said. “At the same time, I’m also proud of my staff, who uncovered the situation and saved the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from … to go toward track operation and maintenance. An audit by DiNapoli’s office found discrepancies in the Kartway bank … 2020, Chris Emmons kept registration fees for himself and by mid-2021 had completely stopped depositing any revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… New York state pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to … Social Security income were deposited into the victim’s bank accounts. The investigation revealed that the defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerTown of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… the budgets. As a result, from 2014 through 2016, fund balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to … The highway fund also had a deficit unrestricted fund balance during this period of as much as $66,491. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Village of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)
… in overstating the general fund operating surplus and fund balance for 2014-15 by $420,641. The Board overrode the … the tax levy by 21 percent, even though unassigned fund balance would provide enough funding for operations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163City of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background … The Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $15.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… may not be adequate. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. The City’s proposed … and firefighter overtime. Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level. Consider establishing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … airport operations and financial condition. Specifically: For the past five years, the total airport operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14Village of Pomona – Financial Condition (2015M-272)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2014 through July … the year when needed. The Board does not receive audited financial statements in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-pomona-financial-condition-2015m-272Beacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… totaling $5,288,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2005. Local … found the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… estimates of revenues and expenditures. Appropriated fund balance was not used to finance operations as planned. The … factors. Discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance that is not needed and not used to fund operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetTown of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012. … identify and record the appropriate amount of fund balance for each fund. Provide the Board with accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113