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State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… These delays and cancellations had an estimated cost of nearly $75 million in lost productivity. "As millions of commuters can attest, the performance of the Long Island … Pennsylvania Station and the tunnels under the East River used by the LIRR) as well as an increase in incidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx Borough Hall. More than 444,000 accounts valued at nearly $245 million are owed to Bronx residents. “There are about 245 million reasons why … President Ruben Diaz Jr today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our … To assess the extent of implementation as of June 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ social security numbers and names in the NYS payroll system … appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report) Effective Date(s) Immediately … match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN Deceased Contact the SSA office for more information. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations from operating without … consumers from being taken for a ride by unscrupulous repair shops," said DiNapoli. "This means doing more to ensure that New York's repair shops are legitimately registered and working harder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth … To determine the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… medical records found they contained inadequate and sparse detail. The Department’s review of this sample found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, … for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to help … of the improvements we're making to New York's 529 College Savings Program and give the gift of savings for higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… have not established effective policies and procedures for protecting the PPSI in the SIS. There were unnecessary user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by … totaled $1.89 billion, up $159 million compared to the same time last year. “As we head into a new year, local … in New York state increased by 92 in January compared to the same month in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … in the Child Health Plus and Essential Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in January. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant … convicted of grand larceny. “Bernadette Russell schemed to hide her grandmother’s death in order to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: 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 … like Hamilton to justice." Hamilton’s plea was entered today in Steuben County Court before Judge Marianne Furfure … funds State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is inevitable and is already … to address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 billion pension fund, I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency … students receive the benefit of a lower tuition, according to an audit by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … “SUNY is enabling graduate students from out-of-state to take advantage of a tuition benefit that is supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… money to shop online, order food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Stevens, the former executive director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual … announced that Michelle Shelly Stevens pleaded guilty for stealing $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… for her violation of the public’s trust and recovered the stolen funds.” “This is not a victimless crime,” said … its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. Here, we … full restitution to the Village for the money which was stolen. The plea resolution was conditioned on full repayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-funds