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DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a … pension and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli … and in law enforcement to ensure financial predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid … way.” The Snowdrifters of Stratford receives funding from New York state and Fulton County to maintain snowmobile … was the organization’s president for more than 10 years. From late 2018 through 2023, Daley stole $5,300 in checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… New York’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million … New Yorks 529 College Saving Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… New York City’s full-time government workforce is expected to increase for the first-time year-over-year since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is projected to end the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY) in June with at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s … York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report … York benefitted from nearly $5 billion in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these settlements are certainly good for the state’s bottom line, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… who lives in Georgia. When he passed away at age 69, on Jan. 24, 2014, his daughter sought to conceal his death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… that David Shaw, the former parks and recreation director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to … that David Shaw the former parks and recreation director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsXIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This section provides agencies with information related to refunds owed to the state by an employee when the employee … to the state. Process and Transaction Preparation: Refunds Owed to the State as a Result of a Due to State … Agencies should view the Handbook: Creating & Maintaining Deposits and the Job Aid, “Entering a Deposit from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employeeWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State and Local Employees Retirement System by apparently signing their deceased mother’s signature,” DiNapoli said. … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. About the Office of the Westchester County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… managed care plans to Dr. Ahmad. We question whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health … Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to provide group therapy services, including group therapy provided by clinical social workers, to Medicaid … To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit covered the period … effective April 1, 2012, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth weight kick payment) for each enrolled newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State … To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Childrens Residence to the SED and OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two tunnels that interconnect parts of New … than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help subsidize MTA’s public transit … 2) Short Term Account, and 3) Tolls by Mail. The Open Road Tolling in-lane toll collection system captures up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug … 31, 2018. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of … period, Civil Service received more than $1 billion in commercial drug rebates (rebates exclusive of Medicare Part D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil … prescription drug program costs about $2 billion annually. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … period, Civil Service received more than $600 million in commercial drug rebates. Key Findings We reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil … drug program costs more than $2 billion annually. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … period, Civil Service received more than $850 million in commercial drug rebates (rebates exclusive of Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceWest Canada Valley Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-96)
… to change certain grades in the SIS. Permissions and accounts were not properly assigned or maintained in … and changing employment status. Unnecessary accounts could be used to inappropriately access the SIS Key … deemed unnecessary. Evaluate all existing SIS user accounts and remove any accounts deemed unnecessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-access-student-informationTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation (TFLDC) Board of … with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation TFLDC Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-and