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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… aid for community colleges. Single-use plastic carry-out bags will be banned, with certain exceptions, for most retail … counties are authorized to adopt a 5-cent charge for paper bags used by such stores, with any resulting funds going to … the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget eliminates $59 million from the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances … conducted by structural engineers within the last 10 years. City of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, … were less than half of those collected in SFY 2019-20 due in large part to gaming facilities being closed for five … projection of $357 million. The higher collections were due primarily to the number of licenses issued to mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online … The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please note, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Former DePeyster Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2015/depeyster.htm . Statewide, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… taxpayer dollars and prosecute those who misuse public funds.” The case is the latest joint investigation under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-441
… Plan will allow the use of pre-tax and post-tax payroll deductions to pay for qualified parking. Only … CUNY Pre-Tax Parking Benefit : This code is to be used to process pre-tax deductions. 447- CUNY Post-Tax Parking Benefit : This code is to be used to process post- tax deductions. The Payroll System will allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-441-cuny-pre-tax-parking-programDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… “This is an egregious abuse of public funds, and our latest joint effort with Comptroller DiNapoli to ensure that … filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Investigations Unit, 110 State Street, 14th floor, Albany, NY 12236 or the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-996-4630. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015
… reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with … eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible … durable medical equipment, and eye care services. By the end of the audit fieldwork, about $2.1 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… and the SFA fulfills contract deliverables related to customer service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the … input on potential enhancements to online training and customer service to better meet stakeholder needs. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… repay the $30,000 he stole for private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last week to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … said. "We will continue to aggressively investigate these cases to bring justice to those who take money from these … to the District Attorney's Office." Wharton is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling $127,723.84 from the South Warren … and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his misdeeds.” McLain, 72, served as the SWSC … the Village of Lake George and the Town of Lake George. Money that was intended for operating and maintaining public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… personal gain.” Ms. Gilbert allegedly embezzled village funds to pay for her personal utility bills and purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as a process server. He was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also … most have been implemented. Their response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New York … Brockett and released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on July 8, 2021. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… charged with grand larceny in the second degree (class C felony), falsifying business records in the first degree (class E felony), money laundering in the second degree (class C felony), and five counts of misdemeanor criminal tax fraud. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… determine the extent to which improper enrollments may have caused Medicaid overpayments. Consequently, readers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, State Comptroller … and require the clerk-treasurer to provide detailed monthly financial reports. For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to … Comptroller’s website to see if any of the $88 million in unclaimed funds in Buffalo belongs to you." Representatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-money