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DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, … City’s financial outlook. The city faces the possible loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding and cuts to … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the largest since FY 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this level of growth is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… to from the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its members … transferring $8,600 to a second account in her mother’s name to which she also had access. She wrote checks from that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to people’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers during New York’s … Thomas P DiNapoli details New Yorks financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act IRA including close to $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… one-third of the subway fleet is now more than 30 years old and about 40 percent of the signals in the system are more than 50 years old. The sharp growth in subway ridership over the past 15 … plants in the subway system are more than 50 years old and have never been rehabilitated, including five that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, … Not only are contributions to New Yorks 529 College Savings Program accounts tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal … to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New York’s railways and require oil transporters to carry … Canadian Pacific’s filings do not include information on the levels of insurance per occurrence. If an incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… and includes prescription drug coverage. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with United … to administer the prescription drug benefit portion of the Plan. Based on the primary contract, the Department … Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper billing practices, there have been several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… were warranted. Key Finding At the time of our follow up review, the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical procedures and physician office … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpNew York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to … served about 415 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to NYCCD based on clinical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today … in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Medicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… medications. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New York State … Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, Medicaid paid Davis Ethical … was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, Medicaid overpaid Davis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… (GHI) to process dental claims on behalf of the State. Emblem Health is the parent company of GHI and HIP Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on behalf of the joint state, local and federal investigating … Witzenburg said, “This operation is a perfect example of what can be accomplished through interagency cooperation. The … sought and received payments for rides that never happened and billed multiple times for rides that did occur. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… send a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the … the Start-Up NY program to encourage businesses to apply for the program, or 40 percent of the $111.6 million … by auditors. The 41 businesses plan to create 1,750 jobs over the next five years. Auditors calculated that ESDC …
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
… playground, and Letchworth State Park had an Autism Nature Trail, featuring sensory stations to help children with … explore nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also makes statutory … of the state's rainy day reserves. The state should put this authority to use by relying more on statutory, rather than informal, reserves. This will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… Schuyler County District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire … by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect their health and safety,” DiNapoli said. “The fact that this community was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-department