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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… account through July 31, 2014, totaling $274,920.16. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … and the New York State and Local Retirement System. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Philip V. … General’s investigation was conducted by Investigators Christopher Bzduch and Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… (MLTC) during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should have received pro-rated payments for the partial episodes of … $4,202 for 56 days of services. The first CHHA should only have received a pro-rated payment amount of $1,830 for the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… stolen parent fees separate from the rest of the parent fee money that was collected, and of failing to report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Police Department Ambulance Medical Technicians (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… (Return to Top) VO1868 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-police-department-ambulance-medical-technicians-sections-89-s-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of my investigators and auditors in partnership … Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman have worked together to fight corruption through their Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Thomas Capuano to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of … According to documents filed in court, surveillance videos from a local scrap yard showed Foust and Clark cashing … stoves, and copper coil that city residents leave on their curbs for home pick-up. The Sanitation Division then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Purpose The objective of this audit was to assess the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s … housing in New York State. HTFC provides loans and grants to finance the construction, development, revitalization, and … Public Housing Modernization Program provides grants to public housing authorities to be used for major repairs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… member of his family that he enlisted as a co-conspirator have been indicted by a Queens grand jury after an … public official, it sends the message that elected office does not come with a blank check or a license to break the … of law. Anyone with additional information on this or any other public corruption matter is encouraged to contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… to drive long-term value for shareholders. “Companies have a responsibility to root out racial inequality within … pledged to confront inequity head on, too many have failed to live up to their commitment,” DiNapoli said. … address our concerns. The strong support fellow investors have given to our efforts puts the burden on companies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to petit larceny for stealing nearly $4,000 from the New York … & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Cesar was sentenced to a one year conditional discharge and 75 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police, they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud … on this case – our members and all our partners – who have now ensured that the two people responsible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… month charging her with stealing pension benefits issued to her deceased mother and fraudulently obtaining $19,000 in … issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased mother, Rosemary Banack, between January 2010 and July 2015. Banack agreed to execute a confession of judgment in favor of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: 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. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 … a level of assurance over the OPRA provider's validity to provide Medicaid services. It further allows the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… the audit points out that under the law, Nourish NY does not restrict purchases based on whether products meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-147)
… at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … to officials, we found that: Fourteen percent or 10 of the School’s network user accounts were not needed. Unneeded … entry points for someone to inappropriately access the School’s network. Three network user accounts had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/01/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-network-and-financialDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … additional information, within 60 days, to demonstrate how they are developing, adopting, or implementing low-carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… private sector is increasingly aware of the urgent need for climate risk disclosure. For example, a 2019 survey of 215 of the world's 500 largest … that they identified climate change as being material for 72 out of 79 industry sectors. As part of the letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… did not report it until two days later. Auditors found the number of reported incidents in ACS’s internal database …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youth