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DiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… them make ends meet, not provide jailed criminals with a free ride,” DiNapoli said. “Counties, working together with … payments are stopped and that only the truly deserving get help.” DiNapoli’s auditors examined welfare payments … must recertify their employment status weekly, either by phone or computer, to continue to receive benefits. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… Medicaid recipients have additional sources of health care coverage. DOH's policy is to exclude Medicaid recipients from … not related. DOH often learns of enrollees' third-party coverage after the coverage has taken effect. Of the $1.28 billion in payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… today that Arkady Goldin, 40, of Brooklyn, and Value Pharmacy, Inc. ("Value") — a pharmacy formerly located in Corona, Queens before … General’s Office, Goldin has been convicted, his corrupt pharmacy closed, and he and his partners will pay the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. Legal Support Analysts Rachel Demma and Katharine Litka of the Public Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… P. DiNapoli. “I commend school officials in Waterville for putting proper safeguards in place to protect their … to work in schools until they receive proper background clearance, Waterville is setting an example for other districts.” State education law requires that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has launched a new Academy for New York State Local Officials that will provide … in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated by the Comptroller’s Division of Local … is not easy on a limited budget. We can help. Our new Academy for New York State Local Officials is a smart, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… snapshot strongly underscores that Queens is hot and on the move,” said Queens Borough President Melinda Katz . … is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse places on earth and I am proud and honored to represent the vibrant … report so that others may gain a better perspective on the state of our vibrant and culturally diverse borough. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours also rose, with 18.1 million hours worked. “New York state’s overtime pay has seen … Health (OMH) – accounted for 62.5 percent of overtime hours logged by all state agencies in 2018. OPWDD and DOCCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionOpinion 88-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TAXES -- Mortgage Tax (distribution to newly … to be apportioned among the town and certain villages in the town for the period October 1, 1986 through March 31, 1987. The … to be apportioned among the town and certain villages in the town for the period October 1 1986 through March 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Groveland , Town of Hammond , Town of Milton and a comprehensive audit of road infrastructure needs in … towns. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFederal Funding and New York – Federal Funding and New York
… and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-nyOpinion 89-27
… benefits, to which an employee is entitled (see 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-13, p 16; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-4, p 4). In this regard, we note that section … benefits to county employees by resolution). (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-8, p 13). Thus, for purposes of County Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Opinion 92-11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Self-Insurance (transfer from insurance reserve to reserve for property loss and liability claims) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Insurance Reserve (transfer by … Whether a union free school district which maintains an insurance reserve pursuant to General Municipal Law 6n may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Opinion 91-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … may only make repairs and improvements to town highways in the manner provided in the superintendent's agreement with the town board. The … related to town highways or whether a superintendent in his discretion may also perform town drainage improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Opinion 93-32
… the requirements of General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these … of conflicts of interest (see General Municipal Law, §§800[2],[3], 801, 802, 805-a[1]; Opn No. 91-2, supra ). … with the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City's largest providers of special education … that Rabbi Samuel Hiller the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center pleaded guilty to stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active projects with a record high total value of $132 billion in 2022, an … create an estimated 213,887 jobs during their lifespan, with a median salary of $42,000. Another 224,234 existing jobs would be retained, with a median salary of $45,430. In addition, the projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would try and defraud … said, “This operation is a perfect example of what can be accomplished through interagency cooperation. The … transportation provider for Medicaid recipients. Patients can use participating transportation services, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Financial Plan
… impact on the city’s financial plan , notwithstanding recent volatility. As I noted in August, market returns in FY … tax revenues, which have generally beat expectations in recent years, are in line with projections, suggesting they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-financial-planCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), who … and concealing conflicts of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-million