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Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that on … Akron, New York, for committing FEMA grant fraud," stated John Tiano, Special Agent-in- Charge, Detroit Field Office. … General, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John Tiano, Detroit Field Office, and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… secure treatment facility operated by the Office of Mental Health. Offenders assessed as less dangerous are released to the community and are subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision … (SIST) administered by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department). Sex offenders under SIST …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… to individuals for a variety of programs such as Social Security, Medicare, benefits for veterans and for retired … of residents in poverty and of those eligible for Social Security and Medicare; income levels; and the states’ own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County … As the clerk to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report … providers for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, … of the audit was to determine if Medicaid overpaid MCOs and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit …
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)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the four … for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown … many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "There are disturbing … York's CHP program has grown to approximately $1.7 billion out of the $2 billion in total program costs. Broader …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials … personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax … of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… Management Department repeatedly failed to comply with state guidelines and university policies related to … according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony Brook … is a major public academic and regional medical center on Long Island. As part of Stony Brook University, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… with Delaware County seeing the largest increase at 26%, followed by Schenectady and Cayuga counties at 24.1% and 20.6%, respectively. Onondaga County had the lowest growth at 0.6%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… subway maintenance will be funded after state and City funds are exhausted. After the completion of Phase 1, … would be funded. The MTA is contributing 43 percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share … capital program, but there is uncertainty regarding these funds. For example, the President has proposed eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023 New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found this unwinding may not meet projections in the Division of the Budgets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $50 million to a private equity fund managed by Hamilton Lane … DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “The state pension fund continues to help New York’s small businesses … significant operations in the state. The fund, managed under the SBIC program established by the US Small Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… deceased grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced … said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, her crime was … New York State Comptroller’s Office for their work on this case and their partnership with our office. Together, we will …
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
… Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and … on company activities and manipulating company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry … accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for …
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
… inevitable and is already underway. Governments around the world and industries and investors will continue to address … by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project as being among the world’s top leaders in acting to limit climate risk to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreement