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Enterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (2017-S-36) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers who submitted Part B cost-sharing claims directly to eMedNY.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s36-response.pdfOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (2014-S-50), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing conditions of Strict and Intens
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s50-response.pdfApplication for Certification of an Approved Training Course Relating to the Required Training for Fire District Commissioners
Application for Certification of an Approved Training Course Relating to the Required Training for Fire District Commissioners
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/application.pdfDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30. The audits will be … Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, have brought the concerns of their … executive director and board of directors, and the Valley Stream superintendent and school board outlining the scope of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, a coalition of 41 investors today urged U.S. companies to oppose President Trump's … Comptroller Scott M Stringer a coalition of 41 investors today urged US companies to oppose President Trumps repeated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy, one of the … with new strategies that embrace low-carbon technologies, grid modernization and renewable energies. Shareholders look … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according … was quickly exposed and they now will be held accountable for their actions. I thank District Attorney Soares for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… A non-profit, paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its … other troubling findings, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … the Queens-based Greater Ridgewood Youth Council to run a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and Comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… July 13-18 10:00am-10:00pm Allegany County Fair 15 North Street Angelica, New York Allegany Finger Lakes Region July … July 12 10:00am-5:00pm Corn Hill Arts Festival 11 Atkinson Street Rochester, New York Monroe Central New York July 10 … July 19 10:00am-5:30pm Oatka Festival Trigon Park Wolcott Street Leroy, New York Genesee Adirondack Mountains July 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: 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 … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds … Yorkers to search for and claim what is rightfully theirs. Today’s event with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase … potential money you are owed is a simple online search. Today, I encourage you to log onto the Comptroller’s website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… upside, particularly if pressured by unforeseen economic events, including a recession. Unanticipated revenue has been … stated out-year gaps now total $17.6 billion from FY 2026 to FY 2028, $2.25 billion less than the three-year gap … gaps of nearly $2.3 billion in FY 2025, $8.5 billion in FY 2026, nearly $10 billion in FY 2027 and $12.8 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in erroneous conclusions. One of the most glaring examples … of 70.9 deaths per 1,000 nursing home residents, ranked it in the bottom third of all states.” The reality is far more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… in the indictment, grand larceny in the second degree, in August. “Instead of serving his department, Jonnell Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000New York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… of Labor (NYSDOL) discontinued unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely … who are incarcerated in jails are not eligible for UI benefits. NYSDOL has the responsibility for monitoring jail inmates’ eligibility for UI benefits. Key Findings NYSDOL does not have complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-countyFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in … court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York … N.Y., worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in Manhattan. Through her husband’s employment with New York … Bradshaw an office manager for numerous doctors offices in Manhattan has pleaded guilty to defrauding the NYS Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… a promise kept to all the civil servants who commit their lives to safeguarding and uplifting their community,” said … apparently forged her deceased grandmother’s signature as well as signing her own name. She spent the money on personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… she had made unauthorized cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds