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DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… DiNapoli’s auditors found the state reimbursed providers for excessive services, including 41 dental exams for one patient over three years and identified about a dozen … providers that should have been kicked out of the system for wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing system is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… outside the city experiencing year-over-year declines for the month. It is imperative that local government … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its … instruments and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways … August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced $800 million in recent investments through the New York State Common … of the opportunities created by the global transition to a lower carbon, sustainable economy to strengthen the Fund.” … bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … NYS Comptroller DiNapoli announced $800 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical … higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of traditional Midtown office districts, including Hudson … 2022. New York City’s office buildings are concentrated in Manhattan below 59 th street, which still makes up nearly 90% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… to prevent improper Medicaid payments for claims that do not report an active OPRA provider. Update guidelines to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… from enacted tax increases and the legalization of online sports betting and recreational marijuana use. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Application for Police & Fire Retirement for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty and ERS Members Covered Under Section 607-g and 89-v (RS6442)
For PFRS members to apply for a performance-of-duty disability retirement and for ERS members covered under sections 607-g or 89-v, use form RS6442.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6442.pdfDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This … Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered him … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook … State Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne A. Harris said , “When I came into DFS three years ago I wanted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newPandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today awarded $114.04 million of New York State Series 2019A Tax-Exempt General Obligation … the lowest true interest cost bid of 1.668079 percent in the competitive sale. The bonds are scheduled to be … the lowest true interest cost bid of 1668079 percent in the competitive sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli’s office worked with the New York State Police and Steuben … To read the report , go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2016/bradford.htm . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… monthly breakdown) Report Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 12.7 Percent in 2022 Track state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … and local governments can search for lost money for free by visiting the Office of Unclaimed Funds’ website or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding the Government (E Felony); and Official Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1697
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1697-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1623
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2018 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In … Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under … (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $275,000 for the 2018 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1623-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-defined