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DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are getting the information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… revenue sharing, this funding comes to local governments from the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program. … of New York City received nearly 91% of total AIM funding from SFY 2012 to SFY 2019 and 99% of it in SFY 2021. Many … On average, cities receive nearly 13% of their revenues from revenue sharing. Big Four Cities: Buffalo (31.4%), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle “Shelly” … by Comptroller DiNapoli, District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police. Stevens, 38, of Almond, worked at HPG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… in the country in good fiscal health, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from all levels of government to stay solvent and prepare for future emergencies.” The challenges facing H+H are … unfolded, H+H assumed a significant role in planning for and responding to the city’s public health emergency. H+H …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by filing false … agencies. “Mtui and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of a vital program,” DiNapoli … said. “It also diverted funds that should have gone to legitimate health care needs and services for vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… on modernizing the system and will be included in the 2020-2024 capital program. The MTA has not yet indicated how these … Authority report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt7-2018-mta-financial-outlook.pdf For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When government spends hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to send a message that New … from the initiatives. ESDC officials told auditors they do not believe that the advertising program should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and … with disabilities, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Office of … significantly improved to make them far more accessible. “New York State strives to promote inclusivity and broad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) found weak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… fare revenue before federal relief aid runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that … “The MTA needs to come up with billions of dollars to pay for operations in the coming years and that puts greater … threaten a recession. The MTA has begun to lay out options for its funding partners, leaving them with some tough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate’s bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote … 14 checks totaling more than $435,000 from the estate’s account to himself. From December 2012 to May 2016, Bayard … of a total of more than $1 million from the estate’s account to his personal account. Bayard spent the money on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. … The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network … on August 13, 2018, examined whether United overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at ASCs that … required to use in-network anesthesia providers. For the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the … DiNapoli said. “They will now be held accountable for their actions. My thanks to District Attorney DiMartino and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax … in FY 2020 to $71.6 billion in FY 2025, faster than the rate (7%) for market values. If the pandemic had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details … Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could … agencies and authorities, municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations have been awarded nearly $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… to help parents plan ahead for college. As the price of higher education continues to rise nationwide, every … percent to 0.17 percent. The Direct Plan offers a variety of investment options including three age-based portfolio … can choose from based on risk tolerance and the age of their child. These options, which invest exclusively in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller Thomas … hold people accountable and restore funding is important. I would like to thank the Ontario County Sheriff and The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… comply with the required service verifications. The state Department of Health needs to do a better job of protecting … can submit information about their home visit using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the … data alone may not indicate that the underlying claim was inappropriate, they said they planned to implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verification