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DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… ensure compliance with all reporting requirements. Their full response is included in the full audit. ESD administered 66 programs intended to spur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The … since 2014 that examined companies providing supportive housing services through OMH and the New York City Department … forward, as the state continues to invest in supportive housing programs to help other vulnerable populations, steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, environmental and … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Federal aid stabilized state finances, enabling New York to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts and preserve … reporting on plans to address inequities, including how projects will benefit communities disproportionately … how goals would be achieved. Other states are doing a better job, enacting stand-alone allocation bills, fostering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… Hannibal Fire Company to pay for construction of a go-kart track on its property. He claimed it would help raise money … dues, concessions, and rentals, were to go toward track operation and maintenance. An audit by DiNapoli’s … that Chris Emmons kept over $9,662 from the go-kart track. Additionally, when questioned, Chris Emmons produced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… struggling with addiction. Rather helping them get the treatment they need, the defendants used them to cheat … Sublime. Saeed was arraigned today in Schenectady County Court by Judge Mark J. Caruso on an indictment charging him … and falsifying business records. He is due back in court on Sept. 6. Smith was arraigned on Aug. 16 before in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a … finances. Investigators found that the defendants did not pay the victim’s mortgage, property taxes or other bills for … vehicle to be repossessed and his electricity to be turned off. Instead, the defendants stole the money for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," … more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… the guilty plea of Muhammad Adnan Saeed, owner of Sublime Medical Transportation, for stealing over $700,000 from the … ensure our vulnerable, low-income population receives the medical care it needs. Worse, the defendant’s fraud was … Saeed to justice." Saeed, 40, is the president of Sublime Medical Transportation, a Schenectady County company that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… and Otero provided Washington with the names, dates of birth, and Medicaid identification numbers of various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… services for legitimate appointments which are then billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemePresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon today announced that Dennis Mosesman, 71, … “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and the New York City Police Department, … the strong objections of my office,” District Attorney Michael E. McMahon said. “They are now convicted felons and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 … that present climate risk to the Fund. DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan follows his April 16 release of a report from the … opportunities including climate solutions. The climate action plan will also: Continue engagement with portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 1755
… the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees with peace officer status shall be eligible … Date(s) The 2018-2019 Public Employees Federation (PEF) Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program … on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description PEF Firearm Differential and the amount paid will appear on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1755-2018-2019-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… was appointed to safeguard. Instead, due to the diligence of my staff and our partnership with U.S. Attorney Berman and … in the Indictment: Parisi was appointed administrator of the estate of a former resident of Mt. Vernon, in or about April 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1656
… agencies with instructions for processing the 2017-2018 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment … Date(s) The 2017-2018 Public Employees Federation (PEF) Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment … as of 03/31/18 are eligible to receive the 2017-2018 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1656-2017-2018-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… Peninsula is an 11-mile-long barrier in Southwestern Queens. The communities along the peninsula are Far Rockaway, … firms in 2021. This was substantially greater than the borough of Queens (43.8%) and citywide (28.5%) business … the devastation wrought by COVID-19," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. "Still, much more needs to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackOpinion 2003-2
… of the joint fire district. Section 189-a(2)(b) then goes on to provide, in relevant part, that: If at such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Brunswick Central School District - Online Banking (2020M-6)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an online … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/brunswick-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-6Lewiston-Porter Central School District - Payroll (2018M-246)
… Seven employees were paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Key Recommendations Ensure that time sheets, including overtime hours, are properly approved by the appropriate supervisor. … any overpayments. Ensure that stipends, including credit hours earned, are proper and supported. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-246