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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (DOH): Medicaid Program: Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims - Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (2013-S-4) … DOH overpaid Joia $1,485,121 for improper pharmacy claims. Disallowances included: claims billed for excess … for public use. Each agency has developed procedures to address health and safety issues at each of the facilities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State … to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, which are administered by 58 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… to the project finance fees from the refunding bond closings of Yankee Stadium LLC and Queens Ballpark Co. LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… but are not limited to: Employee contributions of 3% of pay for all years of service with an exception for State … to 30 years of service. Employee contributions of 4% of pay for all years of service for uniformed court … As a first step, OSC has revised the Retirement Plan Table in PayServ for Plan Type “7Y” (ERS) to include Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… Purpose To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro Pay Summary … To provide related panel information and advise agencies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1032
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the increase. Affected Employees Department of Correctional Services employees represented by NYSCOPBA … Background Pursuant to the Amendment to the Summary of Award to the State of New York-NYSCOPBA Amendment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1032-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-employeesDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal over $1 million from the Medicaid program by billing for fake transportation services, duplicating and inflating … Philip Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s 2022 average bonus paid to securities employees … of a recession led to significantly less profits on Wall Street after a record year in 2021. As a result, bonuses … as anticipated by New York state and the city. “Wall Street’s cash bonuses were expected to fall as several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… the same as a year ago, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These … System (FSMS) scores, including eight that were released today. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal … excluding New York City twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… an increase of 9%, bringing the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to … often concentrated in specific areas like northeastern Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint), Manhattan’s Midtown West, and along the East River in Queens. The neighborhoods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallState Parks a Growing Attraction
… information. At facilities operated by concessionaires or partner entities, attendance is reported to OPRHP by the partner annually. State Law establishes 12 park regions … information. At facilities operated by concessionaires or partner entities, attendance is reported to OPRHP by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-parks-growing-attractionDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley in the … P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S Robertson 63 of Pleasant Valley in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES , Skaneateles Central School … the Tuckahoe Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … spent appropriately and effectively.” Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public funds, … Hart, 64, of Mayfield, pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny, a class E felony. Sentencing is scheduled for … Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35000 in public funds State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… first degree, all felonies. He was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned at a later date. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing offenders like Hamilton to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to exceed $115 billion, up from … and climate change are also welcome additions to its financial plan documents. “Unfortunately, a number of other … not to deposit additional monies into its rainy-day fund, which underlines the lack of a systematic process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… while projections of budget gaps in FY 2025 and FY 2026 have declined, the city has chosen not to reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budget