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Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… filing a complaint online at [email protected].us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … P DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in US District Court by Joseph L Junkovic related to a scheme to … which was uncovered by DiNapolis office and prosecuted by US Attorney Preet Bhararas office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County … fire district money was not properly safeguarded, allowing Stone to steal $9,224. She wrote herself extra salary checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … outside the traditional checks and balances that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. “Some of these entities … eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. Public authorities generally are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our … water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… York strengthened its AI governance framework with a new law requiring state agencies to disclose the AI tools they … Services to keep a public inventory of AI systems. The law also includes protections for employees. The state has … ethically and transparently. Times Union Op Ed Commentary: New York Needs Better Oversight of Government AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the … leave. The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash overpaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … plea of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, New Jersey, to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the … the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on fusion voting and adopting public financing by 2022. The full op-ed … which will truly make a difference, and leave fusion voting alone. I support fusion voting. It is a net positive for New York. Fusion voting is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… to root out public corruption and ensure that taxpayer money is protected. I also thank the Met Council board of … to Grand Larceny in the First Degree (a class B felony), Money Laundering in the Second Degree (a class C felony), Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… and payment system (eMedNY). The eMedNY system relies on accurate and timely information from NYSOH to update … claim payments. We issued our initial audit report on September 17, 2020. The audit objective was to determine … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State … public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter … guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the … admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … were uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… meeting required by the city was poor. One school had only one or two of its 11 members in attendance for nine of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … properly performed those duties. Our audit found $15,823 in missing funds. We also found that the former Supervisor: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172DiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and … State, other government employers, and NYSHIP members $9.2 billion. Members of NYSHIP have the opportunity to select … In 2017, United processed claim payments totaling almost $2.9 billion. Of that amount, $1 billion (37 percent) was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-program