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DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to them. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015-16, DiNapoli’s office set a … consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. "We've made it easier for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in support of the Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to … change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in the fight to ensure a smooth transition to a low carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Hall. DiNapoli said there is $88,208,650 owed to residents in the city of Buffalo. There is over $265 million owed to residents in Western New York. "My office is trying to return more than $88 million in lost money to people who live in Buffalo. It only takes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… the MTA’s budget through 2026 — and federal approval for congestion pricing — are positive signs that the MTA can … whether it comes back to riders, toll payers and taxpayers for more assistance down the road. Key Findings: MTA’s … 2025 before declining slightly. However, after adjusting for recent MTA and state actions, DiNapoli’s office projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… New York City’s taxable sales grew by 18.1% in the first three quarters of … their pandemic lows. Sales growth has begun to slow, and my office expects growth to return to normal in the near … enforced and commuters and visitors stayed away. Total taxable sales in the city declined by $42.4 billion to $140.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the … In recent years, water systems around the country have been shown to be vulnerable to cyberattacks and physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… Ontario Water Superintendent Rodney Peets was arraigned in Wayne County today on charges of offering a false … said. Peets, 59, allegedly failed to take care of leaks in the town’s water system and then falsified reports to the … and District Attorney to fully expose Peets’ alleged crime.” "Mr. Peets allegedly failed to correct the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health - Accuracy of Drug … for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with Civil Service. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. Civil Service … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting … accessible, it undermines confidence and accountability.” In addition to meeting legal requirements, local governments … from timely filing because the information reflected in the reports increases the transparency of the operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled … individuals who abuse the system for their own benefit.” James Bunn was a designated beneficiary collecting retirement … his death. The funds were deposited electronically into James Bunn’s checking account from February 2010 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Emmanuel C. Nneji announced that Gina Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, … offices in Manhattan has pleaded guilty to defrauding the NYS Insurance Plan out of more than $12000 by submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… are implemented; Improve winter weather monitoring and tracking; Revise its Hurricane Guide to include written … for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding Related work A Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent … arrest should serve as a warning that attempts to defraud our pension fund will be found and prosecuted,” DiNapoli … County Sheriff’s Office for their partnership in ensuring our state pension fund and its members are protected from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… completed high school by their expected graduation date and possessed the skills needed to obtain or complete … did not graduate by their expected high school graduation date. The percentage of students who did not graduate varied … of the students who did not graduate by their expected date were Hispanic, 30% were Black, and all other ethnicities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health … students’ emotional wellbeing.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of childhood mental … well as other traumatic societal events, making the need for comprehensive mental health training, services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youth