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Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty … he was double dipping. As a result, he is convicted of a federal crime and must pay restitution. I thank U.S. … pension benefits are cut off for that year. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit … The audit objectives were to determine whether the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s … billed Medicaid for vision services. The scope of the audit was from January 1, 2008 through September 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… Bureau (TAB) is an administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his father’s death to collect his … and petit larceny. Bunn’s case is the latest in a series of investigations by DiNapoli’s office leading to more than a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… if improper Medicaid payments were made on behalf of recipients with multiple Client Identification Numbers … 2014 to March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid … monthly premiums and the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services for Medicaid recipients and reimburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the … our state pension fund and its members are protected from shameless acts like the charges announced today.” … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion … the MTA’s budget through 2026 — and federal approval for congestion pricing — are positive signs that the MTA can … whether it comes back to riders, toll payers and taxpayers for more assistance down the road. Key Findings: MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal … their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the Laws of 1990 created the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was … $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… a critical weather-related systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to … train system in North America and is the primary means of transit from Long Island to New York City which means it … 200,000 customers on weekdays. The LIRR has 700 miles of track, stretching from Montauk on Long Island to Penn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli yesterday awarded … $572,715,000 of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds. After a one-day retail and institutional order period, … demonstrate robust demand from investors large and small for New York’s General Obligation bonds,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its … to not be college ready were also not proficient in ELA (English Language Arts) or math based on their performance on … state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … The NYC Department of Education DOE needs to step up its efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not, whether Empire BlueCross made overpayments on any of those claims. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New York's children … turn would cover the full amount of the city’s financing costs. Advisory Opinion Legal Opinion of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… a share of their health insurance premium, health care costs for current and former employees are mounting. While … amount. Unfortunately, the governments that want to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal … costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-carePandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s9-response.pdf