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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July … Analysis, Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2020, at … with a specific outdoor activity. These include bug spray, coolers, general outdoor clothing (such as sweatshirts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, and NYSHIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrest of Rochelle … on this case." Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds … Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony charge of … indictment with a scheme to rig the bidding process for a number of multi-million dollar public works contracts in … until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… equipment, supplies, and labor. The defendant, who pled guilty last October, must release the state of all obligations for the bogus invoices, refund $10,000 he admits stealing, and is banned from bidding on or receiving public contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … The Milestone School for Child Development is a for-profit preschool that offers special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida, pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in … Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to stealing … and prosecute those who misuse public funds.” The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… A Brooklyn preschool special education provider, Yeled … that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing preschool special education providers … related to these cannot be reimbursed by the state’s SEIT program. To qualify for reimbursement, expenses have to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of … purse strings, it can be too easy for the misuse of public money to go undetected. I want to thank Genesee County … in department funds to a credit card company. Another $2,600 in cash was missing. The audit of the Firemen’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… He also allegedly used the tanker to fill ponds, mix concrete and water plants for his wife’s business and used the fire district’s vehicle, gasoline and E-ZPass while traveling statewide to conduct his wife’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, … of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure Act . Under the act, the Securities and Exchange Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… Johnson as interim superintendent and set her pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated … received two payments for 50 unused vacation days totaling $34,375; in total six administrators received … not have a required coaching license. A community aide, working as a parent liaison, was also paid $27,000 more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, … taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the Thruway.” Tolls and related fees make up more than … had just two employees assigned to the program. Rejected License Plate Images Auditors also found fault with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the … to Comptroller DiNapoli for entrusting the chairmanship to me,” Dubin said. “New York state’s pension fund remains one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal … Philip Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in … Mtui and Kaiza both were held on $250,000 bail. Taylor was arrested on one count of conspiracy in the sixth degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school … with minimal exception, provided evidence to show, to the Department’s satisfaction that Credit Recovery Programs … aligned with the Learning Standards to ensure adequacy of education and awarding of appropriate educational credit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… show positive results, but the lower growth in June bears watching,” DiNapoli said. “The slowdown reflects, in part, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022