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DiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were … said. "Our audits routinely catch millions of dollars in overpayments and our latest audit is no exception. The … its systems to prevent these problems from happening in the future." New York's Medicaid program, administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… system, we will track you down no matter where you live and make sure you pay it back. I thank Attorney General … a message that fraudsters who steal from the state will be punished.” Eydeler concealed his mother’s death in 1998 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … of DiNapoli’s initiative to focus on educational issues in his new term. Upcoming audits will look at safety planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the … protect the pension fund. My thanks to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on … our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they move. … up from 26 years of age. This law is set to take effect in 2026 and will expand account eligibility to six million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of Bemus Point, pleaded guilty to grand larceny last June and … by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… future, including a slowing economy here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness Fund, Drive Out Diabetes Fund and the Multiple Sclerosis Fund. … Fund since 2005 and disbursed a total of $37,940. The Drive Out Diabetes Fund has received $89,026 since 2003 and … as intended for two of the funds during the audit period (Drive Out Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis), department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that … should be recovered because of errors, abuse or fraud. In 2015, DiNapoli's auditors questioned $223 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with … She also allegedly spent the stolen money on cell phone charges and various retail purchases. Jones appeared in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced … The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s … Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” Fitzpatrick said, “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and to promote an informed … on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, … programs vary and some of the requirements are specified in the legislation that established each program. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc., which … for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the … necessity to effectively work, learn, communicate and play in our society. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the … orders required millions of New Yorkers to participate in remote learning and work. Fortunately, New York State has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing … in savings. More often than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with … District of New York Breon Peace; Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll, Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program … DeCarlo and Murray were supposed to help the students of Syracuse graduate from high school,” DiNapoli said. “Instead, … not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the Syracuse City School District,” said Onondaga County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-scheme