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Many New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing

… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to … housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic necessities or to be evicted. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housing

DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme

… Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and the State Department of Taxation and Finance, which clarified all the criminal … acts allegedly committed by David Decker." Decker, 67, of Burnt Hills, allegedly used the stolen funds to gamble and … The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of municipalities and organizations surrounding Lake George …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-scheme

DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County

… The OAG subsequently assists in recovering costs expended from the Fund from such parties. For this project, the village of Canton … for the generous partnership and support we have received from Comptroller DiNapoli and the Oil Spill Fund," said Kevin …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-county

DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State

… 2003 while its responsibilities have grown, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … has barely kept pace with inflation and now is projected to decline,”DiNapoli said. “Our natural resources are major … New Yorkers’ health and quality of life. We must continue to safeguard these assets.” DiNapoli’s report, “Environmental …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-state

State Agencies Bulletin No. 690

… Purpose To advise agencies of tax-related changes for 2007. Affected Employees Employees meeting the criteria … Administration paychecks dated January 10, 2007 Background For 2007, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax … There are changes to the Federal withholding tax rates for 2007. According to the NYS Department of Taxation and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/690-summary-tax-related-changes-2007

DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses

… were claimed and spent on ineligible costs. Officials from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services … for these costs. In addition, PHNY received reimbursement from OASAS for expenses deemed to be ineligible under the … recommended OASAS take steps to recoup the $3.9 million from PHNY and take steps to establish better monitoring to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expenses

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… its unassigned fund balance from a deficit of $206,815 at the end of 2011 to $64,138 at the end of 2014 and has continued this positive trend in … County) The village produced 54 million gallons of water at a cost of approximately $440,000 and generated revenue …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Medicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy

… 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New York State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage … Nassau County District Attorney (NCDA) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). In December … other sanctions. Consider referring William Davis to the State Education Department for assessment of his professional …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy

DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution

… Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitution

DiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments

… Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, for allegedly stealing his mother’s public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-payments

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after … into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even … J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theft

DiNapoli: Former Rhinebeck Employee Arrested for Working Side Job on Village Time, Falsifying Timesheets and Mileage

… and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Village of Rhinebeck Superintendent of Public Works John J. Fenton, Jr., 56, of Wappingers Falls …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-former-rhinebeck-employee-arrested-working-side-job-village-time-falsifying-timesheets-and

DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff

… students. She has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Queens College, a master’s degree in Public Administration from George Washington University, and completed her doctoral … agencies. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staff

Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)

… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms for the building space needed for school operations and the effectiveness of the School’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185

Economic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… Employment Statewide Declined in 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic In calendar year 2020, the State … over 955,000 jobs, a decrease of 10.0 percent compared to the decline nationally of 6.1 percent. New York ranked … over 1.25 million. The State’s unemployment rate climbed to a high of 16.2 percent in April 2020 and ended the year at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trends

Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients

… recoverable. Medicaid paid $23.6 million in premiums for 3,439 individuals who were automatically added to the Buy-in … Follow up with CMS to request payment relief on the 3,439 cases where recipients were added to the Buy-in Program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients

Submitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting

… two separate security forms you must submit to participate in the Electronic Debit program. Employer Certification Form …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-payment

DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father

… larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … has been held accountable.” “The New York State and Local Retirement System is structured to benefit those who have …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-father