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DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… debt is projected to reach $63.7 billion at the end of the current fiscal year and to increase over the following … once again called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning … Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, … son and daughter-in-law, Allen, 31, and Fredia, 28, both of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… Children’s Services (ACS), the Department of Education (DOE), the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the … policy to ensure the guidelines are followed. In contrast, DOE does not require an assessment for its use of AI tools, … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsDiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) do not verify if businesses receiving tax breaks are actually meeting job … are delivering on their promises and take back benefits if they are not. My office will continue to scrutinize the … of these entities so that residents can better determine if their local IDA is fulfilling its mission.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… ways to improve infection control practices and nursing home surveys, among other recommendations. Status : Partially … were made. They compared DOH’s publicly reported nursing home resident deaths from COVID-19 as of May 16, 2023, to its … (CMS) database and determine if publicly reported nursing home survey data is reliable. Status : Not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… consequences of her actions. I thank our law enforcement partners for their commitment to fighting public corruption.” … payroll, maintained manual leave records, and processed health insurance buyouts and unused leave payments with no … leave credits, and wrote herself checks for unauthorized health insurance buyouts from village funds. Stone had also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… between 6 and 92 days to address five defects, including snow in the station and a clogged drain. For two defects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… of more than 8%. The projected valuation is expected to top the FY 2021 peak three years earlier than expected. … the city anticipates $6.6 billion in reimbursements from FEMA over three years through FY 2022. As of February 2022, … that the time for claiming, billing and collecting of FEMA funds is taking longer than previous disasters. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… released five audits of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medicaid program that identified approximately $706.6 million … better financial and management controls over the state’s Medicaid program. In recent years, my auditors have … do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… vendors for threat information. However, no evidence was found that such information is routinely shared. Town of … tax revenue to its town-wide funds. As a result, $277,744 was improperly allocated to the town-wide general fund … usage. At the time of the audit, the director of probation was under investigation for taking leave from work without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… with other items of value, including tickets to sporting events, an iPad, and free meals. State law strictly prohibits … Olga Sunitsky, under the supervision of MFCU NYC Regional Chief Auditor Thomasina Smith. Investigative … Leigh and Megan Friedland under the supervision of MFCU NYC Deputy Regional Director Twan Bounds, Regional Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… during the pandemic, putting more New Yorkers at risk of going hungry. Now the implementation of tariffs and potential cuts to federal food and other support programs may exacerbate the problem. State and local … $15,000 spent almost 70% of their income on food, a 16-point jump in just four years compared to a 0.7-point rise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council … that provide them with vital services, you will face jail time. That applies to all New Yorkers, including the … Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… is the same property that the city anticipated receiving revenue from in 2013 and 2014, but no revenue was realized. … to maintain individual accounting records for each capital project and the city council did not monitor the financial … government spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Malverne , Village of Pelham , Rochester Land Bank Corporation , Schroon Lake Fire District , Village of … did not receive annual financial statements from the fire company and did not review response logs to monitor fire company operations to ensure services are provided according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Oxford , Town of Reading , Richmond Fire District , Rotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District , Town of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … County Village of Oxford Town of Reading Richmond Fire District Rotterdam Princetown No 5 Fire District Town of Scio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The district board did not ensure that competition was sought when procuring goods and services not subject to … the company treasurer fulfilled his duties. The treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without … reliable and the monthly financial reporting to the board was adequate. Collections were deposited intact and were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Bohemia Fire District , Village of Candor , Town of East Hampton , Islip Housing Authority , Jefferson Community … and goals for using the accumulated funds. Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (Suffolk County) Auditors found … audits of Bohemia Fire District Village of Candor Town of East Hampton Islip Housing Authority Jefferson Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you meet eligibility requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributions