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DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire … as she gambled away public money and violated the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. … Thomas P DiNapoli announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging JAMES SPINA JEFFREY SPINA ANDREA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… been scheduled for the following week, was not. On the day it should have taken place, the individual was arrested … however, DiNapoli’s auditors found that when significant events occurred, information was often incomplete and not well communicated among stakeholders. Significant events can include becoming homeless, being arrested or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… staff shortages and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … help the adults who depend on these services.” APS is run by the city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… York City’s collections totaled $793 million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $945 million, an increase of 3.5%. Most (45 of 57) counties experienced year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… denied,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is vital to millions of New Yorkers in need of quality health care and the Department of Health must do a better job ensuring the program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… being updated. Please review our latest NYC Financial Plan Review reports for more information on fiscal cliffs. … PDF Version Recent updates to New York City’s financial plan include one-time funding for some recurring spending … the City of New York publishes a four-year financial plan to provide a framework for long-term budget decisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and … improvement in 2023, the city’s youth unemployment rate was higher than the national rate. Black, Hispanic, and Asian youth, especially males, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality … State enrolled in NYSPO. Background: It is essential that the NYS Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, some of that growth is attributed to inflation, which was the … many taxable goods could decrease due to the rising cost of basic staples.” After a decline of 3.9% statewide in the first quarter of 2021, local sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2023, up from 14 … SY 2022-23 and committed to fully funding Foundation Aid for school districts by SY 2023-24. Total state aid reported … surpluses, cash position, and reliance on short-term debt for cashflow. The higher the score, the more severe the level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… be capped at 0.68 percent for 2017, decreasing slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 percent, according to State … will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 decreasing slightly from 2016 when it was 073 percent according to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… of Herbert Friedman, former Chief Financial Officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). Herbert … of Herbert Friedman former Chief Financial Officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… revenue opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released today. Auditors identified another $361 … transactions that will require further review and actions to prevent overpayments or recover costs. “Medicaid is a … insuring nearly 6.4 million New Yorkers and enabling them to access health care that would otherwise be unaffordable,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period … System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Service credit purchase (SCP) payments for mandatory member contributions (called deficiencies) are … (or insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service … credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Mandatory contribution deductions are taken before tax for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal … districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Fiscal … Monitoring System for the school year SY ending June 30 2024 up from 16 districts in fiscal stress the prior year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of Education (DOE), according to an audit released today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found DOE was lax in requiring that safety plans were filed on time by schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… on-time performance (OTP) last year and in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders have returned. The … is on time if it reaches its last stop within five minutes of its scheduled arrival without skipping any stops. With far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delays