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DiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… Federal COVID-19 relief funds distributed during the pandemic … forward, however, the system needs help from all levels of government to stay solvent and prepare for future … the city’s public health emergency. H+H faced structural budget challenges prior to the pandemic, including the …
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
… our state’s fiscal recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped …
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
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
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
… DiNapoli's report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on the LIRR fell sharply during the first …
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
… on an advertising contract to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, … send a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the … of this advertising campaign were weak at best, leaving real questions about whether the results justify the cost.” …
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 restrooms, obstacles on … promote inclusivity and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and … tracking complaints related to accessibility, which makes it difficult to determine if they were adequately addressed. …
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
… killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … important emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said …
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
… runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in … on MTA’s financial outlook released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The serious structural … “The MTA needs to come up with billions of dollars to pay for operations in the coming years and that puts greater …
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
… sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to …
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)
… the Town established internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through … The Town of Charlton is located in Saratoga County and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and has a population of approximately 4,100 residents. …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network …
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 falsifying business records in the first degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is … on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is due …
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 base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, … and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including … about whether this funding will continue after a new executive order issued by President Trump. “The possible policy changes …
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
… the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
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
… needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by this company’s officials in six years. Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Ritts and Sheriff … 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/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
… of Health needs to do a better job of protecting the integrity of these services and safeguard Medicaid funds.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… who break our laws accountable. The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schools