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DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… by DiNapoli’s office and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and … available since 1997. According to the Financial Research Corp., New York’s Direct Plan ranks number one for assets in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according … office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus … village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote … degree, and official misconduct. Jaeger will be arraigned today in Chautauqua County Court in front of Judge David W. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… Comptroller’s website, as are several other webinars and a wide variety of user-friendly publications designed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… and turmoil in the financial markets, according to a report on the city’s FY 2023 financial plan released today … standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … suggests the city’s pension contributions will need to rise again to make up a shortfall of approximately 15.6% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000XIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during … should be removed no later than the employee’s last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… not always possible – we will follow the paper trail, find what was stolen, and do our absolute very best to recover … to entities such as the Dunkirk School District. In March 2025, school district officials observed irregularities in … forensic audit revealed that from April 2022 to January 2025 Woods allegedly stole over $120k in cash payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her … Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie … “Thanks to my partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” said DA Donnelly. “I am grateful to my prosecutors for ensuring … investors will pay a heavy price for their crimes.” DA Donnelly said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … Miller Place, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Westchester; Norwalk, Conn; Jupiter, FL; Redlands, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … risk their lives protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of $50,000 to the village. “Too many public … to her husband and used village funds to date on Match.com. She was able to do so because village officials provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … totaled $3.3 billion, which was $1.2 billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some … percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year according to State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who … funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her … Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4788 in public funds for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfTown of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s procurement process for the period January 1, 2010 through August 28, 2013. … Town is governed by an elected seven-member Town Board. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted expenditures … the Board did not properly award two of these contracts − for public works projects and sidewalk replacement services − …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health … recovery process to ensure all available recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments were made. The audit also found claim … not taken steps to look into and recover most of the FFS pharmacy payments identified in the initial report. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for … coverage. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the … included in our initial audit report UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York Overpayments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16 ). About the Program The … program. The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) administers the Empire Plan’s Hospital Program, which provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. … expenses under the Cancer Program, including hospital services typically paid by Anthem. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-program