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DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. DiNapoli’s audit … 2010-11 and 2011-12. DiNapoli’s audit identified $801,859 in reported costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… v’Yalda Early Childhood Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an … Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for … period ending June 30, 2014, Yeled reported $81 million in costs for reimbursement. DiNapoli’s auditors recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… has control of the purse strings, it can be too easy for the misuse of public money to go undetected. I want to … thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman for making sure this individual will be held accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s audit of the Le Roy Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the joint work of my office with District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk … and what steps they are taking to minimize climate risk in their operations. "Global investors are aggressively … from our portfolio companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… raised concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks that were $7,000 … /www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2014/hempstead.pdf … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… tolling was being introduced following negative press and public concerns related to system problems including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Investigators found that Medicaid enrollees were being paid kickbacks by the company to use their service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following School Districts: Amityville [pdf] , Binghamton [pdf] , Buffalo [pdf] , North Syracuse [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Schenectady [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , … of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school districts ensured that Credit Recovery Programs (CRPs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… today announced he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state … today announced he has approved a $47 million contract with Limnes Corp of Whitestone NY to paint 13 state bridges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of … continue to show positive results, but the lower growth in June bears watching,” DiNapoli said. “The slowdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State … for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity investments. “The In-State Private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Volunteer Fire Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82,000 from … Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same … when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales were surging,” DiNapoli said. “With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in response to a Common Retirement Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn … new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s office. As a result of Akorn’s actions the Fund will withdraw its shareholder … annual meeting this spring. The Fund holds 302,684 shares of Akorn with an estimated value of $14.5 million. “Botched …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bonds