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DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… Steven G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the … she will be held accountable.” “The Schuyler County DA’s office takes allegations of larceny from volunteer fire … purchases with its debit card between Sept. 19, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2022. Groves, as treasurer, did not deposit any cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend … through the formal rainy day fund reserves is essential for sustaining services that New Yorkers rely on and … middleclass New Yorkers and small businesses boost wages for health care workers make green investments and extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available … services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York … to address the problem are available and prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents (GAD) from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. However, agencies may have a programmatic need to … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… remained flat or declined over the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has actually declined by 24% since 2011, … cities. Also called revenue sharing, this funding comes to local governments from the Aid and Incentives for …
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
… of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in … city’s Business Improvement District. "Stevens betrayed her responsibility to the public by lining her own pockets with money that was …
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
… H+H had administered one million vaccinations (11% of the vaccines administered in the city), with 76% of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period … Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… City. “It is not a matter of if, but when, another massive storm like Sandy will hit New York City, potentially … access to food, water and other critical services. The storm inflicted an estimated $19 billion in damages and lost … Plan, Maritime Emergency Transportation Plan, Coastal Storm Plan, and Flash Flood Emergency Plan. NYCEM did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… partnership agreements, such as regulatory oversight, workforce impact, and the effect on local communities, which … a report detailing specific reforms to the state’s capital planning process by placing increased restrictions on the use … here . To view DiNapoli’s report on long-term capital planning, visit here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according to a report on MTA’s … imbalance is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but … justify planned fare and toll increases of 4% in 2023 and 2025. Ridership The MTA’s July Plan anticipates subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Freedman and Terry Harris, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General (ED OIG), Eastern … in law enforcement, for their dedication to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to … light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” “Jennifer Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… the first quarter of 2020. “Although collections remain down compared to last year, there are signs of improvement as … 2020 through March 2021, statewide local collections are down by 11.8 percent or $2.2 billion. Despite the … seen from April to June 2020, when many businesses were shut down during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… bus and heavy rail (subway) operations in the U.S. (see Figure 1). The use of public transit in New York City fosters … only for the subway and buses but for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad as well, is a challenge that … New York City Transit operating costs for subways and local buses declined by 4.4 percent in 2020, service delivery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… in FY 2023. Budget gaps may also be subject to more volatility than seen during the decade prior to the pandemic. … going forward and could be a source of budgetary volatility. Further spending volatility is also possible. The negotiation of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… social and budgetary impacts are unprecedented, and the loss of life has been unimaginable,” DiNapoli said. “The city … in the nation’s history to a halt. New York City residents filed a total of 831,100 initial claims for unemployment … industry, one of its main economic drivers, to lose $6.4 billion in 2020, its first loss since 2008. Tourism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Disabilities’ Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more … Disabilities Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office skirted state procurement laws for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotations