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DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory … partner at Reisman, Peirez, Reisman and Capobianco LLP, is an expert in corporate law, and has lectured and written … of the New York State Job Development Authority. He is a graduate of New York University Law School and a member …
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)
… the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are …
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 … works and taxpayers are protected,” DiNapoli said. “DOT officials have also given us assurance that they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Chemung County … District Attorney Weeden A Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… of driving value to New York-based businesses,” said Andrew Trigg, managing director for Graycliff Partners. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more … and seeing that justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three … Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … states with respect to what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal spending. The results for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. Auditors also found the … of Mount Vernon – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96) Audit Track state and local government spending at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. (Kids in Action) on its … Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years … To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents (GAD) from the … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New … across the country. The pandemic also spurred a change in how people sought and received medical care; rather than … The COVID19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… than 2,742,000 New Yorkers received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) … of $782, including those additional benefits. Home Mortgage Delinquencies Rose Sharply in 2020 Delinquencies … claimed unemployment benefits through State and federal programs for the week ending January 23. The sharp increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Press Release Message from the Comptroller November 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the immense fiscal resources of the federal government … In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the immense fiscal resources of the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … are operated by private providers through contracts with DHS. A typical provider contract includes provisions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… The recent labor agreement between New York City and the … The recent labor agreement between New York City and the United Federation of Teachers UFT removes the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and not-for-profit organizations due to the pandemic. It provides low-interest loans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) … and household expenses . Eligibility for the checks varied under each package, but the payments were generally available … with children received an additional $500 payment per child aged 17 and under. Nationally, 162 million payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall … year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy … and employment growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small businesses (with less than 500 employees) surveyed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021