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DiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State … public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter … guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … health care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office and the Department … health insurance to some state and local government and school district employees and their families. The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … P DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $242 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… $313.5 million with Cashless Tolling Constructors LLC for phase 4 of the I-81 Viaduct project in Onondaga County. … Education Department $747.2 million in excess cost aid to 666 school districts for school-aged special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply … reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $884 … are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… caseworkers responded that staffing was insufficient, and only 22% felt cases were being assigned in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortEmployee Statuses and Changing an Employees Status in PayServ – Payroll Manual
… Absence), P (Leave with Pay), T (Terminated), R (Retired) and D (Deceased). Any time an employee is removed with a … working and receiving payment per the applicable laws, rules and regulations. Leave of Absence/Leave with Pay: If an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/employee-statuses-and-changing-employees-status-payservDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. … to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only legitimate refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… taken place, the individual was arrested for homicide. OMH only found out afterwards when local mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion … the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections slowed in the second quarter, returning … Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the second quarter, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in 2022 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As market forces and new policies … and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward that pose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been … 2019 examined payments made for prescription drugs and therapy services. It found Medicaid paid $20.1 million for … $18.6 million for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, and $1.5 million for prescription drugs. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-payments