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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, for … New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, a New York State pensioner … years, Ms. Kanas spent thousands, living off a pension to which she was not entitled, even cruising the Caribbean,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in which the Department of Health’s eMedNY system failed to catch millions in overpayments. To its credit, the department is working to recoup these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… to aggressively pursue those who misappropriate education funds for their own purposes. America’s students and … City School District (SCSD) received federal grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Education to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and … Woolard with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. “We will continue … District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, they will also surrender their broker’s licenses to the New York State Department of Financial Services. The joint investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic … COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of New Yorkers and, for thousands of families, led to devastating losses of loved ones. For us all, and especially for the families of those who died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to … and town clerk to steal from the taxpayers of the Town of Willsboro. Ms. Brown also financially decimated the Essex … society from 2013 to 2019. She also separately served as Willsboro town clerk/tax collector from 2014 to 2021, having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending, according to a series of briefs … could jeopardize at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand trades, ranging from information technology to … Roberta Reardon and her team for their efforts in promoting New York’s apprenticeship programs.” “We thank … provide thousands of people with paid handson training in skilled indemand trades ranging from information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. “Despite our best efforts, there continue to be run-down – and sometimes … issues merit further study and discussion to identify the best prospects from both an economic and service quality … partners, will conduct a series of reports that examine best practices and innovations related to homelessness. See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionOpinion 92-2
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under … the permissible means of financing an expenditure to be made on behalf of a zone established within a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… income tax refunds. $279.7 million for 25,300 for corporate and other refunds. Department of Transportation $7 … of Temporary and Disability Assistance $1.9 million to JP Morgan Electronic Financial Services to provide electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the … Maintenance Fund, the principal of which is to be held in trust for future maintenance and preservation. Cemeteries … has issued two online manuals to assist cemeteries in meeting these and other requirements. The Division’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceOpinion 2006-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … et seq .). Under both articles 12 and 12-A, a public hearing is required and, in certain instances, the approval … increase (28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 99, federal and State aid as the source of funding; 3 Opns St Comp, 1947, p 521, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2DiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… New York residents stand to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York residents stand to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… To assess the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial … in capital assets, totaling $120.6 billion as of March 31, 2025, with OGS’ reporting obligation at $20 billion. … To assess the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds and Property Tax Credits-Final Report 2019-BSE08-01
We examined personal income tax refunds (refunds) approved by the Department of Tax and Finance between January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-09-12.pdfSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (2015-N-1), 90-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate determination of property tax valuations and assessments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-15n1-response.pdfCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9New York City Budget Balanced But Economic Risks Have Grown
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surplus was generated by higher than expected revenues, … the threats on the horizon. The city should also step up its efforts to identify savings opportunities to help … challenges, which could require additional support from the city. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-city-budget-balanced-economic-risks-have-grown