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DiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… never paid to employees; $67,093 in bonuses and related fringe benefits that were not supported by required employee … that were not properly documented; $13,027 in salary and fringe benefit expenses related to a maintenance supervisor … personal vehicle (incorrectly reported under the fringe benefits category). SED’s rules clearly prohibit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… to reach $184,220 according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When Wall … traditional measure of securities industry profits) soared by 42 percent in 2017 after increasing by 21 percent in 2016. Profits totaled $24.5 billion in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, … of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… problematic trends at those facilities, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … of its responses to complaints and grievances during the audit period, its new management information system lacks the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… can recover the misspent funds.” Shared staff at Starting Point Services divided their hours between the school’s … related services program. The state reimburses Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT … for reimbursement. But DiNapoli’s audit found Starting Point did just that. Starting Point submitted 100 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The jobs comprised more than 18 percent of all private sector … a significant impact on our economy through the number of jobs they provide and the wages they pay. Given the ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last … than some local officials anticipated after two years of more robust growth, making careful cash flow monitoring … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… and cash withdrawals. Gibson was indicted in the 114 th District Court of Smith County Texas on one count of theft. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in … the completion of projects. The agency’s response is available in the audit. Audit Homes and Community Renewal: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for … today announced his nomination of Nancy G Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for the program, according to an audit by State Comptroller … were spent on Medicaid Managed LongTerm Care MLTC costs for individuals who no longer qualified for the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to … may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update to the city’s four-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… strategy, the In-State Program helps provide retirement security for state employees and retirees around the state. … portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 … Oyster Bay Water District Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's high schools … learn age-appropriate topics about money; its value; how to save, invest and spend; and how to budget as the … literacy education in all our schools. Financial literacy can be a great equalizer for students, and New York cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing infractions to continue, according … but DiNapoli’s audit found many claims wait long periods for a determination. The audit reviewed 7,847 claims relating … New York City employers and found many listed as pending for long periods of time. Among them were 354 complaints that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good … As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. Johnson allegedly took advantage of … his bank account, where he thereafter spent the funds. In June of 2023, Johnson was interviewed by investigators … was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District Court. His next court date is Oct. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-payments