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Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers (2016-S-67) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s67-response.pdfNew York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… For instance, one farmer reported cost increases of up to $300 per day for grain and $20,000 annually for fertilizer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Spotlight on New York City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in the … with the majority of those households located in New York City (63 percent of all State renter households). During … 15 percent behind on rent payments at the end of June New York City not only houses the majority of the States renters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… Mayor de Blasio’s preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) … Mayor de Blasios preliminary executive budget for fiscal year FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… wasting public funds.” Stony Brook University Hospital is a major public academic and regional medical center on Long Island. As part of Stony Brook University, it is governed by certain federal, state, and State University … with the “no off-shore outsourcing” contract clause, which is intended to safeguard patient privacy. Since April 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade, but … 19.8 million residents. The report found that the number of people covered by Medicaid and other major state … The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… need to be watched closely by the state so patient care is not jeopardized, nurses are not overworked and employers … not have set time frames for investigating complaints. It is DOL's practice to combine complaints and investigate them … of changes as a result of the audit. The full response is included in the audit. Read the report or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that on January 12, 2015, the … children," stated U.S. Attorney Kennedy. "The SAFER grant is designed to allow individuals to serve the public as … Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is pleased by the assistance of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… trillion, and brought in nearly $2.8 trillion in revenue, with a budget deficit of $680 billion. That same year, the … Overall, 39 states had a positive balance of payments with the federal government, and 11 were in the negative. … York received an estimated $123 billion in this category, with a per capita average that was close to the national …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… company fundraisers into personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. … Steuben County Court before Judge Marianne Furfure and she is scheduled to be sentenced on May 23. Hamilton is expected to pay full restitution as part of her plea …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, has agreed to use only sustainably-sourced … line and their investors.” “Clearing forests to grow food destroys the very ecosystems that agriculture depends … business model that poses long-term threats to global food security and our climate,” said Lucia von Reusner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… A Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny … payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and New … Tannersville, appeared before Judge Charles M. Tailleur in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). … set aside funds for retiree health insurance and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or out of pocket. The … investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today … My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering … Police members, our partners at the Comptroller’s Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… expanding the largest mass transit agency in the nation is critically important to the future of the New York … had fallen sharply. Almost one-third of the subway fleet is now more than 30 years old and about 40 percent of the … sharp growth in subway ridership over the past 15 years is also straining the system. Although the MTA has invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances … made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2017 income tax filings. New Yorkers can open an account and if they … to New Yorks 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible but now lower fees higher maximum balances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities associated with … they utilize carry insurance that may not be sufficient to cover liabilities resulting from a serious accident involving … oil trains may occur in the United States within the next 20 years. Trains hauling hazardous or flammable materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "DMV has a responsibility to help prevent consumers from being … and resolve consumer complaints in a timely manner." Valid registration of repair shops and inspection stations provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… in holding him accountable.” Carville said, “This crime is particularly disturbing because of the victims that … break our laws, accountable. Mr. Rose took advantage of a position he was entrusted in, and stole funds intended to … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000