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State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by State Comptroller … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… public by stealing $95,000 in retirement funds. But his scam was exposed when our cross-check revealed he was double …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… opportunity to receive a hearing, should he/she decide to contest a Notice of Violation (NOV or summons). TAB also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesNew York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely manner for the period January 1, … Key Findings NYSDOL does not have complete and accurate inmate records, which limits its ability to effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-countyDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of … them with the support they need,” said DiNapoli. “At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a worsening … students’ emotional wellbeing.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of childhood mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… was arraigned in Wayne County today on charges of offering a false instrument for filing, tampering with a public record … reports to the town to cover up the loss of water. Peets is scheduled back in court on October 19. Peets’ actions … and District Attorney to fully expose Peets’ alleged crime.” "Mr. Peets allegedly failed to correct the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000CVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations … district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… Consistency in filings creates a comprehensive financial picture for local officials, citizens, researchers, credit … raise by taxing real estate in any fiscal year. The CTL form captures full valuation and levy information needed to … or more years. The Village of Addison has not filed a CTL form in 15 years, while the Village of Riverside has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social … larceny. Bunn has already served six months in federal prison related to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by submitting phony … in this investigation. Ms. Bradshaw knowingly took advantage of the health insurance system to profit at her own … When a NYSHIP member uses an out-of-network health care provider they can have a portion of the medical costs they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following … pension fund and the Church of England co-filed the proposal at Exxon last year. The company’s attempt to block …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … Albany, NY 12236. … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… residents.” Berger stole the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to herself. Her theft was initially uncovered by the village and she resigned from her position shortly … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… his fraud going,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and our partners in law enforcement, he … to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” "Representing the United States in court … taxpayer funds, including pursuing cases where there is an attempt to obtain money from the SSA fraudulently," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… grow at such a fast pace,” DiNapoli said. “With the nation and the state facing significant economic challenges, local governments should exercise caution and use responsible budgeting practices.” New York City’s … largest increase at 48.8%, followed by Columbia (29.1%) and Yates (26.8%) counties. Onondaga County had the smallest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… New York City’s taxable sales grew by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, … pandemic resulted in a drop in sales tax collections two years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli said. “The return … growth rates following the next two fiscal years. Report NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-51 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides … insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-follow