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State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars … to not verifying if jobs were full-time or part-time. ESD also could not produce evidence that several companies … to create jobs and expand under the Excelsior program, but ESD’s oversight leaves a lot to be desired,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… Third-Degree Grand Larceny, and Corrupting the Government in the Second and Third Degrees. Both defendants pleaded not … partnering with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and holding these individuals accountable.” “Any … an institution serving our most vulnerable. The funds in this case that were allegedly diverted to the defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New Yorker can easily claim their money. By simplifying the … thanks to their efforts, it will be even easier to connect New Yorkers with their lost money.” The average claim paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm … weather are adding to the unpredictability of farming that is contributing to the consolidation and the loss of farms. … producer of poultry and eggs in Clinton County. The region is also known for dairy production. The region leads the way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… wage comparable to a New York minimum wage: Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and New Jersey. Only Florida and California … rate is in the range of most peer states, with only Texas, New Jersey and Connecticut providing higher rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… claims for non-emergency services submitted for a restricted recipient should not be paid if the service is not … who should be placed in the program, and ensuring restricted services are provided or referred by the … mechanisms in place to ensure recipients received restricted services from designated providers or that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing substantial federal funding in the years ahead with proposed budget cuts looming in Washington, according to a report released today by State … New York City projects a surplus of $37 billion in fiscal year FY 2017 but faces the risk of losing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town … of those who put their trust in her.” Tiede, 40, of Alexander, was first elected town clerk in 2019. An audit of … appearance is scheduled for August 13, 2024 in the Town of Alexander Town Court. The charges against the defendant are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from … provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Report 2012-S-10). Background Our initial audit … made improper payments totaling $137,459 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Based on information obtained from the prescribers … 10, 2015, William Davis, former owner Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… (Authority) appropriately approved new and renewed licenses in accordance with the State’s Alcoholic Beverage … the revocation, cancellation, and suspension of liquor licenses. Our audit focused on compliance with certain … to law. The ABC Law gives the Authority the power to issue licenses and permits for the manufacture, wholesale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was … be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their own financial gain. We will find you and … James said, “Public service requires the highest level of integrity, and any breach of that trust undermines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… A former chief financial officer of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. today was … degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her position of trust to divert funds meant to protect the health and welfare of her community to fund her personal expenses,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Medicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements and recommend such costs be disallowed. These … in lump sum bonuses that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements; $132,846 in over-allocated compensation costs … food, $8,617 in referral fees to employees, and $11,244 in legal fees not related to the SED cost-based programs; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through June 1, 2014. Background … and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims The audit covered the period April 1 2012 throu …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health … Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to provide group therapy services, including group therapy provided by clinical social workers, to Medicaid … To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… because the town board did not establish an adequate system of internal controls over department purchases, … forward, the Comptroller recommended the town: Adopt a system of internal controls over department operations, a … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State … into his own pocket,” said DiNapoli . “My thanks to Acting District Attorney Langey and the State Police for their … this case, the Comptroller’s Office, and the Essex County District Attorney’s Office for their perseverance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… New York City’s full-time government workforce is expected to increase for … the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is … of the pandemic.” City staffing remains down approximately 5% when compared to pre-pandemic employment of 300,446 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemic