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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel Koffler, and his special education … bills, their boat expenses, and even partial tuition for Brian’s law school. Indeed, the sham entity’s name derives from the Koffler sons, Brian and Daniel. Furthermore, an audit and investigation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… family members in violation of its contracts. The daughter of Ridgewood’s chief operating officer made $14,376 … the son’s compensation to SYEP and COMPASS contracts. The daughter of a Ridgewood work site supervisor earned $10,236 … as a COMPASS group leader. The supervisor approved her own daughter’s time sheets. Students may not have been selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… The city anticipates $731 million from the sale of taxi medallions during fiscal years 2018 through 2020, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations given the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… economic consequences. The White House cannot afford to stick America's head in the sand when it comes to creating a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… October 2013 and January 2015, Stephanie Cowart, being an agent of a state authority, and being aided by Allen and … Inspector General, and the FBI for their diligent work in the fight against public corruption." The Niagara … and members of her family," said Adam S. Cohen, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI’s Buffalo Division. "She failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… process will be used each time there is a disaster event. This process requires the participation of staff in the … activities as approved by FEMA The Project Costing (PC) and Commitment Control (KK) Modules in the SFS are used … agency guidance concerning Project IDs and Activity IDs to use for financial transaction coding. Once the disaster event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… the challenges that lie ahead. The full op-ed is below: In the last 20 years, New York City has had to recover from a … the only certainty is that the city will face uncertainty in the months and years to come. Predicting the city’s fiscal … could deliver basic services, leveraging nearly $4 billion in reserves to maintain budget balance at the beginning of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation … Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… with kickbacks she used to pay for overseas vacations and home furnishings,” said United States Attorney Peace. “This … Gardner on international vacations, a leased vehicle, and home furnishings. Approximately $13,000 in kicked back funds … withdrawn by Gardner in cash from ATMs located near her home and workplace. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… in excess of United’s payment from the member’s patient account. Because LI Bone and Joint accepted $7,360 as the … overpayments from LI Bone and Joint, as appropriate. Refund the State accordingly. Work with the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… void their claims for the improperly paid premiums or refund the inappropriate premiums by check. Key Findings For … improper premiums in the form of checks, we were unable to account for check payments and thus eliminate them from our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamThe 80/20 Housing Program
… Purpose To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s 80/20 Program complied with … of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to analyze the cost and resources used to achieve program … To determine whether housing developers participating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… through December 31, 2016. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to about 1.2 million active and … range of services including, but not limited to, hospital services, office visits, home care, medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the … Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized. The audit covered the period … include environmental justice communities and are usually home to at-risk populations, including low-income and … these goals, the HNP contracts with LHDs to perform in-home visits and assessments to raise awareness of and help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… for the harbor shared by the two states, tunnel and bridge connections between the states, and, in general, trade and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… is responsible for Power and Signals. Subway track is divided into sections for maintenance purposes. As of … 22, 2017, the signal system included 44,536 signal devices divided among 122 section locations. NYCT employs Signal … information from the logbook is entered, usually by a Signal Supervisor, into the Integrated Signal Equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingAshville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… used by the District to purchase a custom pumper fire truck. We included this purchase because the final payment … $796,200. Although the Board advertised for bids for each truck, the bidding requirements were written in a manner that … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Comptroller approved 1,661 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.9 billion and approved more than 2 million payments worth nearly $15.9 billion. The office rejected 210 contracts and related transactions valued at $298.1 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-september