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DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… improvement across much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… for 1,325 towns and villages determined to be less reliant on AIM. At that time, the State established AIM-Related … of Ateres (Sullivan County) was incorporated as a village on March 5, 2024, after the creation of the AIM program, and … Find information on Aid and Incentives for Municipalities AIM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… The village of Hamburg’s recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now … The village of Hamburgs recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… ) Chuck Trimbach ( [email protected] ) Christian Brass ( [email protected] ) Various State statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… audits have noted IDAs performing effectively and using best practices, there continue to be deficiencies related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss inaccurate meters or improper billing according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced … expenses,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Chautauqua County District Attorney Schmidt and Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… released Oct. 17. Passwords, to be released Oct. 24. Phishing, to be released Oct. 31. In addition to the new … Comptroller’s website, as are several other webinars and a wide variety of user-friendly publications designed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… for her abuse of taxpayer funds.” “Yates County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division appreciates the professional … assistance of the State Comptroller’s Office in this criminal investigation that has been ongoing since 2019 for … (class C Felony); two counts of tampering with public records in the first degree (class D felony); scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000XIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… State work, those payments should be paid through the SFS AP module as appropriate. When an employee is leaving an … when the employee no longer needs access to perform their role. Access should be removed no later than the employee’s … OSC, an agency should email the OSC Voucher Audit Team and request that the expense report be expedited. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … risk their lives protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who … funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… New York’s Medicaid program. Under the fee-for-service (FFS) payment method, DOH makes Medicaid payments directly to … Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage, Medicare Part D), FFS providers are required to coordinate benefits with the … 11, 2023, was to determine if Medicaid made inappropriate FFS payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Report 2021-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State Health … covered the period from January 2017 through December 2021. We identified over $5.5 million in actual and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … provided. Inpatient care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the … of our initial audit, issued August 30, 2023, was to determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… December 2024. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of … Excellence for Cancer Program (Cancer Program), a select group of providers recognized as leaders in the field of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-program