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DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… nearly half of which were from the New York City IDA; Long Island (795 projects), Western New York (786) and the Finger … A Map of 2015 IDA Data by Region is also available, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … “As the start of a new fiscal year approaches, this report is intended to provide policymakers and the public … billion by the fourth year of the program. DiNapoli’s report also shows that starting in 2010-11, the state reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… in need into their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is a vital program, and my office will continue to partner … of fraud perpetrated by these defendants.” Saeed, 40, is the president of Sublime Medical Transportation, a Schenectady County company that is enrolled in the Medicaid program as a participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and replace bingo nights. The company spent $35,000 to build Hannibal Kartway. The Kartway was in operation from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was … the scheme. Defendant, Mohammad Chaudhry, 43, is accused of inflating Medicaid bills from January 2020 through … for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to inflate their payments. Defendant Noah Shook, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeOpinion 94-10
… of a commission by a village located within the town. It is a general rule, however, that unless authorized or … town not included within the boundaries of a village"), it is our opinion that a town commission must be established and … establishment of a joint commission, although article 12-D is silent in this regard, it must be read together with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Opinion 2002-8
… was properly formed had no improvements services or debt can be dissolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Opinion 90-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (municipal sewer project connected with reconstruction of State highway) SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Highway … Concerning installation of sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… the fourth degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski sentenced Wormuth to 10 months of … handled by former Senior Assistant Attorney General Darren Miller and Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 92-24
… news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) have a paid circulation; and (5) be entered as second class mail matter (see General Construction Law, §60; Public … published in the town and entered as second class mail matter, the town board must consider any paper published …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Opinion 97-13
… approved as an active member of a fire department or fire company by the authorities in control of the department or company and who is "faithfully and actually performing … board of fire commissioners ordinarily is not considered part of a volunteer firefighter's official duties (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Opinion 98 - 19
… purchase contract of a fire district is subject to a mandatory referendum. You ask whether an installment … purchase contract of a fire district is subject to mandatory referendum. General Municipal Law, §109-b … political subdivisions, including fire districts, to enter into installment purchase contracts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 93-22
… An order of a superior court to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund … (§540.30[1][b]). However, "[a]n application for remission is addressed to the discretion of the court ..." ( People v Wirtschafter , 305 NY 515, 519 [1953]), and is premised upon the defendant's failure to appear at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 94-5
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and … state the views, opinions or positions of such individuals on matters involving the board on which they serve. Moreover, … NYS2d 675; Schulz v State, 148 Misc 2d 677, 561 NYS2d 377 app dsmd 175 AD2d 356, 572 NYS2d 434, lv den 78 NY2d 862, 578 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand … who died in March 2010. "As our investigation revealed, Renee Kanas cruised the Caribbean using her deceased father's … announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… All options will pay the member a monthly benefit for life. The Single Life Allowance is the maximum benefit available. Or, a member … “pop up” to the maximum amount payable under the Single Life Allowance option, and all payments will stop when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… funds in non-expired status in the PMS account. For any awards that have passed their 90-day liquidation date, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been barred due to misconduct, according to an audit … Year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim … fieldwork, about $5.6 million of the improper payments had been recovered. Audits Medicaid Program: Improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… for traditional state aid programs (Marchiselli Aid and CHIPs) have remained flat in recent years. In 2016, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a condition of receiving Medicaid. … of Social Services (Local Districts) are required to identify Medicaid recipients who are at least 65 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-follow