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Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… to ensure that New York's repair shops are legitimately registered and working harder to investigate and resolve … 266 potential automotive business locations that were not registered with DMV. Visits to 65 of these locations found … Environmental Conservation (DEC), but are potentially not registered. DMV officials stated they plan to meet with DEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed … before Judge Michael Nolan in Oneida County Court to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and will be sentenced on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, year over year, after coming in nearly flat in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-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 … Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… collections totaled $844 million, an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted … annual report covered the October-December quarter and calendar year 2022. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… in payments to this outside counsel in violation of a court order. The mayor and city council agreed with the … Audit Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business … $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
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)
… officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: Disable unnecessary … Properly restrict user permissions in the financial application. In addition, sensitive information technology …
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
… conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the charge was put on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: 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 … of a tuition benefit that is supposed to be reserved for New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “SUNY’s medical schools and … students and 64 institutions. Undergraduates who are New York residents are paying tuition of just under $7,100 …
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
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… planned deficit in its operating costs. While borrowing only covers one or two years of expenses, it will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… tax released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli. Every county and city in the state, along with many towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… governments with populations above 500,000. In our state, only New York City and a half dozen other municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19