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DiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Investigators found that Medicaid enrollees were being paid kickbacks by the company to use their service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, and elected officials from both parties across New York State,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Public … the law and breaking the trust of the public,” said New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. “My office will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … benefit but allowed him to pass on pension payments to his wife, Rosemary Banack, at the time of his death. Anthony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … County Court to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class E felony), which carries a potential prison sentence of one and a third to four years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… D felony, and one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony. Banack is … on her application and re-certifications of eligibility for Medicaid assistance. "When her mother died, Tammy Banack … DiNapoli. "I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to find and prosecute those who steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … stoves, and copper coil that city residents leave on their curbs for home pick-up. The Sanitation Division then … allowed him to use a city truck to make the trips during business hours. According to the felony complaint originally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “My office is committed to uphold the integrity of New York’s … Bureau, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Travis Hill. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Chief Deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… James and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation … Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. Today in Westchester County Supreme Court, Porcari was … must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “New York’s public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… revealed numerous examples of lax contracting practices, loose expenditure controls and inadequate oversight. Fiscal … Authorities By The Numbers , go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/pubauth/reports/pub-auth-num-2017.pdf To read the … legislative proposals, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/index.htm For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityOpinion 91-3
… including those used by a superintendent of highways, to display a decal identifying the vehicle as town property. … to highway equipment, the highway superintendent controls how, when and where highway equipment is to be used so long … the use of highway equipment in the sense of directing how, when and where it is used, the town board concurrently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… New York (SUNY) at Albany (Albany) complied with policies for administering sabbatical and other paid leave. Background … of one year after the sabbatical. This employee received a total of $38,082 in salaries and stipends while on … SUNY response. We recognize that the University at Albany does not have the authority to unilaterally change existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY — entered felony guilty pleas in Supreme Court, Queens … Investigative support was provided by Supervising Legal Assistant Wendy Dorival, as well as Confidential Legal … under the supervision of MFCU NYC Deputy Regional Director Twan Bounds, Regional Director Christopher M. Shaw, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Taxation and Finance and an audit and investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller, Koffler and the other … face justice.” An investigation by the Attorney General’s and Comptroller’s office revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… of Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth … empowerment tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s … teacher position. The Advantage After School Program is funded, in part, through a contribution of federal Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… village with no oversight or accountability. She prepared payroll, maintained manual leave records, and processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… totaling more than $100,000 to Gardner through fraudulent payroll deposits and other payments. To conceal the illegal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field … put to an end.” Special Agent in Charge Shantelle P. Kitchen said: “The public expects that individuals who hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “We filed our lawsuit in response to serious and repeated allegations of sexual … it,” DiNapoli said. “We are gratified that the reforms in this agreement and those undertaken following the … of behavior, and this agreement is a major step forward in protecting employees and shareholders from future harm.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY, for defrauding the New York State Medicaid program out of … Investigative support was provided by Supervising Legal Assistant Wendy Dorival, as well as Confidential Legal … under the supervision of MFCU NYC Deputy Regional Director Twan Bounds, Regional Director Christopher M. Shaw, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-owner