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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County … man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that … to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. The State Comptroller’s Office, United States Postal Inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… New York state is failing to promote and increase use of a … to assist people with disabilities find employment services, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … New York state is failing to promote and increase use of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to … risks means the city should continue to identify areas for savings, track how its services are delivered amid … in FY 2023. City funds are projected to account for 73% of total revenues, or $73.3 billion, in FY 2023. The city also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
… from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement (NDRA). The audit covered the period … administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) helps to offset the costs of most … drugs dispensed to Medicaid patients. The MDRP requires drug manufacturers to enter into an NDRA with the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… Inc. , medical supply company McKesson Corp. , commercial real estate company Realty Income Corp. and Advance Auto Parts Inc … a slate of candidates put forward by activist investment firm Engine No. 1, who won seats on ExxonMobil’s Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial trauma,” DiNapoli … can refer state confirmed trafficking victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public … and noted that the COVID-19 pandemic limited travel and face to face contact and led to provider staffing shortages. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Projections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 totaled $117.5 billion, … released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for SFY 2024-25 were $11.1 billion (10.4%) higher than the … Tax collections for State Fiscal Year SFY 202425 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-projections-state-fiscal-year-2024-25DiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… stress,” and four as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The Village of Island Park (Nassau County), the Village of Saugerties … be prepared for any financial challenges that lie ahead. I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage: prescription drug, medical/surgical, hospital, and mental health and substance abuse coverage. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in 2014, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment … helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in collegerelated expenses in 2014 New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… cleanup program, the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program, or Superfund, which was created to address the … risk contaminated sites. Timelines for cleanup of a BCP site can vary depending on the severity of the contamination. … exposures to people who may live or work near the site. DiNapoli’s auditors found that DEC did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Program: Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16 ). … program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… AIM In each State fiscal year, the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program provides state aid to all of … [xlsx] (last updated July 2025) "Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State's Local Revenue Sharing … Find information on Aid and Incentives for Municipalities AIM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… of hope in June, second quarter sales tax figures show how deep the COVID-19 pandemic is cutting into municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report … administers New York’s Medicaid program. Under the fee-for-service (FFS) payment method, DOH makes Medicaid payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… our pension system. We will continue our work to track down and bring to justice those who try to defraud the … pension payment as a beneficiary since 2019. When she passed away in October 2021, both payments should have … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… $92.9 billion in deal activity, the second-highest level on record. Deals worth over $50 million increased from 56.9% … report found that female founded companies in the NYC area raised $955 million in venture capital for 143 … of AI technologies in the state. The New York State Common Retirement Fund, led by Comptroller DiNapoli, also has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … sought to profit off of her mother’s death and cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to … across the state and throughout the country to protect the pension system from those who seek to defraud it. My thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… and encouraging employers to practice inclusive hiring can help improve employment outcomes for people with a … and a tighter labor market that encouraged more inclusive hiring. State Policy Efforts New York State has taken several … existing vocational programs, improving transportation services for jobs that cannot be done remotely, and educating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilities