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… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates … state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebates

DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

… Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official misconduct. The thefts, which took place over three and half years, were uncovered by the State Comptroller’s … used her position to steal cash payments made to the town and manipulated town accounts to disguise her theft. "Ms. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-fees

DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… required by state regulations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … required by state regulations according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schools

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013

… as the 15-year annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time … could vary either way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill

… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, and … The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial activities. DiNapoli’s audit revealed the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkill

DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees

… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-fees

DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam

… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony prescription records … hold him accountable and return the $232,000 to the public.” “The defendant bilked taxpayers out of more than …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scam

DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State

… staff has declined while funding has barely kept pace with inflation and now is projected to decline,”DiNapoli … and hazardous materials and cleaning up contaminated sites. Since 2003, several new programs have been added to …

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

DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt

… or more, higher than the national average of 7.5 percent. Nevada was the highest at nearly 11 percent. DiNapoli warned …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debt

DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme

… an eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … instrument in the 1st degree. The jury acquitted Wills on a single charge of filing false business records. In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-scheme

DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars

… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollars

DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft

… in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam was initially revealed in an audit and investigation by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theft

DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending

… said. “Effective planning will help ensure that public resources are put to good use and that critical assets are … needs to develop a better strategy and a clear roadmap for its infrastructure investments.” The State Fiscal Year … incurred such debt. In other instances, such borrowing may support local government assets. This practice produces debt …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spending

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal year, according to a report issued today … Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal year according to a report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …

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

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

… York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see below) to accompany the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges in New York … 2023 NBI) [xlsx]. Interactive New York Bridge Inventory Map, 2023 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-state

The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… Hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers rose by 89 and 106 percent, respectively. There were 121 more …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-state

DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft

… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting Friday to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, … expenses and went as far as stealing from taxpayers to pay for white water rafting and Match.com,” DiNapoli said. “I …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theft

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering employees … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … Central School District officials saved more than $800000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costs

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