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DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… decisions, a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or more years calls into question the … this data through the Office of the State Comptroller’s Open Book New York database to better assess the recent and … Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could … Tuesday and is expected to pay full restitution before Queens County Supreme Court Justice Barry Kron based upon his … payments for well over a year, following his death,” said Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown. “Thus robbing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service … with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. Our initial audit report, … sought to determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… that Gina Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to … Maybrook, N.Y., worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in Manhattan. Through her husband’s employment with … that Gina Bradshaw an office manager for numerous doctors offices in Manhattan has pleaded guilty to defrauding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller … “Today’s arrest should serve as a warning that attempts to defraud our pension fund will be found and prosecuted,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Doorley and the Monroe County Sheriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next steps after high school, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The NYC Department of Education DOE needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis … to be available. The audit found that too many NYC public schools are understaffed with mental health professionals, … school children still face a mental health emergency, and schools are not equipped to provide them with the support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… upside, particularly if pressured by unforeseen economic events, including a recession. Unanticipated revenue has been … office has highlighted in recent years as risks, charter school costs and funding for rental assistance vouchers. The … stated out-year gaps now total $17.6 billion from FY 2026 to FY 2028, $2.25 billion less than the three-year gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… paying a share of their health insurance premium, health care costs for current and former employees are mounting. … that current taxpayers are paying for promises made a long time ago to retirees. It is sort of like paying the … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… P. DiNapoli. “Homeownership can be a powerful tool for building generational wealth, but many New Yorkers face … share of SONYMA loans for minority borrowers was below the statewide average of minority mortgage lending; however, that … which comprises 12 counties in the Mohawk Valley and North Country, had the lowest average with 1.2%. SONYMA last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic … The Times Union published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, the former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, was sentenced to serve … grand larceny in the second degree, in August. “Instead of serving his department, Jonnell Rose chose to serve … DiNapoli said. “This crime was a serious betrayal of the public’s trust and I thank District Attorney Carville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… Youth and Community Development (DYCD) contracted with the Queens-based Greater Ridgewood Youth Council to run a Summer … contract, a $1.1 million COMPASS contract at P.S. 153 (Queens) and a $1.9 million COMPASS contract at I.S. 77 (Queens). DiNapoli’s audit found: Ridgewood repeatedly told …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… funds. DiNapoli oversees 33 million unclaimed funds accounts until the money can be returned to its rightful … a day to residents across the state, but we want to do more. It’s your money, we want to give it back.” Unclaimed … money dating back to the 1940s. The money comes from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Free School District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has … related to approval of the Green Acres Mall Project. There is no timeline for the completion of the audits. For access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… A former New York state corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday for … New York State Police and the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Special … "Thanks to my ongoing partnerships with the Department of Corrections, Office of Special Investigations and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… M. Stringer, a coalition of 41 investors today urged U.S. companies to oppose President Trump's repeated actions on … to our nation’s economy. "We're calling on American companies to embrace inclusive immigration policies and stand … Trump trying to take us backwards, we’re calling on companies to stand up for America's future by rejecting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… power holding companies in the United States, has agreed to produce a climate change risk assessment that includes an … of the Paris Agreement's goals . "Duke Energy is listening to its shareholders who need to know how the company is preparing to address the risks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (2017-S-70) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s70-response.pdf