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DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found the State Commission of Correction is also not routinely inspecting the state's 54 prisons. "The State Commission of Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The commission needs to improve its tracking of data and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
The state Department of Health failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes according to an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released … a report on student loan debt which found the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200 in 2015, higher … A report on student loan debt found the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32200 in 2015 higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… Bronxite I am more proud than ever to call the Bronx my home and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to make sure the Bronx is known as the best … of all housing units in The Bronx in 2016, the highest share among the boroughs. There are nearly 44,300 public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… hundreds of complaints lodged against them faced little or no repercussions. For the sake of city residents, more … Auditors determined that 277 locations had 100 or more complaints lodged against them. Auditors examined the … of 32 with a noise component were opened, investigated, or prosecuted by the SLA between 2010 and 2015. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an … for: $15,222 in food purchases for staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; … taxpayers including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and … The bulk of the improper payments, $11.8 million, went to pay 27,480 Medicaid managed care premiums for recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … if implemented, could save another $69 million from 2016 to 2018, which includes $17 million in savings for counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… due back in court on Nov. 12. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… Department (DOH), which was uncovered by DiNapoli’s office and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office. … support to fund his opulent lifestyle of globe-trotting and gambling. This plea sends a strong message to others who … might defraud the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for their work to bring Mr. Junkovic to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … Representatives and the Senate have reached agreement on a tax plan, which limits the deductibility of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… in 2023 that remained below pre-pandemic levels. While Manhattan remained home to the largest share of city … businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough except Manhattan, with some neighborhoods seeing particularly … small business growth over the four years included Manhattan’s Harlem (19.4%) and the Bronx’s Wakefield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal … plan and update its agreements on SAS to retain matching funds with a future revenue source. The MTA has fortunately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… – of 68% – in child labor law violations in the state in 2022 compared with 2021. Labor investigations cannot be … and were still open and waiting for a decision as of June 2022 – three years after the complaints were filed. Delays in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III, U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Economic Affairs and Bernard McGuire, Managing Director of 57 Stars, an international private equity investor, to announce a new $50 million commitment to invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3 in July compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, … determined that Gibson used the joint account to pay for entertainment and food. Gibson also made electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-payments