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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Angelillo, Jr., 40, and his wife, Carol Angelillo, 39, owner and office manager of Classic Air Conditioning and Heating of Eastport, and Anthony Cuccinello, 46, owner of AM/PM Supply Corporation of Maspeth, with falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudOswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Volunteer Ambulance Corp. today was charged with stealing over $26,000 from the company, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Volunteer Ambulance Corp today was charged with stealing over $26000 from the company State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Homeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, is required to pass through at least 80 percent of SHSP and … to local or tribal units of government. Eligibility is based on risk assessment and the anticipated effectiveness of the proposed use of the grant and is dispersed within the 100 most populous metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… projects can come from any combination of state or federal sources, local funds or the proceeds of debt. State and federal funding sources include grants and low interest loans. Local funding … maintenance or energy costs for replacement equipment, or revenue generation from user fees. Legal Requirements The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsOpinion 91-61
… additional 1% fee, this mandatory language must be read together with, and harmonized with, the entire amendment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State … to further describe the services performed. Modifier 59 is used to indicate that a provider performed a procedure … on the same day for the same patient. Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures or services that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59State Agencies Bulletin No. 1843
… POS Retirement (Pension and Savings Plan Deductions) RET Retro Pay ROP Salary SAL Salary Withholding SWH Self …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1843-updates-existing-and-new-locked-queries-psqueryNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature in 1965. Transit is an agency of the MTA that operates New York City’s subways … its bus service. Under the Public Authorities Law, the MTA is required to issue an annual report on its mission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… and the NYSP for their hard work and cooperation. This is a clear example of agencies from State and Local … Arraignment Procedure before Judge Marsha Williams. She is due back in court on March 22nd. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Overtime costs at state agencies rose 47.2% to more than $1.36 billion in 2022, … a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours … average from 2013-2021. “The workforce is the backbone of state government and many of the employees working overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … with this unit innumerable times over many years, it is my humble recommendation to the Legislature that it … January 2020, until this investigation became public. He is due back in court on July 19, 2021. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a difficult emotional period, but it should never … said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates , who is handling the prosecution of this case. “We hope this … to support her own selfish needs. Today’s guilty plea is proof that we will not tolerate the actions of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… have a critical role in helping businesses and communities get back on their feet, with careful review of the tax breaks they offer and the impact on local government budgets.” … with $30.9 billion. There were 13 projects each valued at $1 billion or more ($32.9 billion total), which was over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… for the alleged theft of $7,089 in wages. Marsden Chen is accused of running his own company, Diagnostic Services & … in at his job for the housing authority. “Public time is for public work, not to subsidize one’s private business,” … public salary while earning income from a private business is theft, plain and simple. I am grateful to the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… today announced a $2,950,000 settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth Israel Medical Center d/b/a Mount Sinai … list, created by the whistleblower who filed this qui tam lawsuit, contained all of the claims that were affected by … of the Government by a whistleblower, who filed a lawsuit under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… However, the Department has not completed steps to “link together” each recipient’s multiple improper CINs to prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… training to ensure they understand the policies and how they could help protect IT assets and computerized data. … Town of Parish – Financial Condition and Supervisor’s Records (Oswego County) The board needs to improve its … infrastructure. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York … indicate the medical services performed. Modifier code 59 is used to indicate that a provider performed a procedure … on the same day for the same patient. Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures or services that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-follow