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DiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… disability. SED has 15 ACCES-VR district offices with 293 full-time vocational counselors and 97 counselor assistants. … achievements to ensure that participants are receiving the full benefit of its services. SED officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… In fiscal year 2020, DFTA reported delivering more than 4.6 million meals to over 31,000 homebound seniors. DFTA does … report. In some areas, like Community Districts 1 through 6 in The Bronx, 50% rely on other languages. DFTA, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as … (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status … versus outpatient – affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which covered the period from 2019 to 2022, found … Services Related Report Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York … Some addiction treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… primarily on expenses claimed on St. Mary’s CFR for the calendar year ended December 31, 2019 and certain expenses … to as the SED preschool cost-based program. During calendar year 2019, St. Mary’s served approximately 131 … programs. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) refers students to St. Mary’s and pays for its services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… that, according to the automated claim information, should have been paid by Medicare, as follows: $18.6 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… to provide students in New York with a secure environment free from discrimination, harassment and bullying. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… requires Exxon to assess how it will perform as the world changes.” “Climate change presents major challenges to … behind.” The Paris UN Climate Conference concluded with world leaders committed to holding the rise in global …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … James said. “Thus far, it has been revealed that Jonnell Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Schenectady … program and diverted money meant to provide healthcare for New Yorkers in need into their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. … was also charged with allegedly stealing over $60,000 from New York State’s unemployment insurance program, which he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail salon. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000State Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an investment strategy that will raise the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent housing. The audit covered the period … shortage of affordable housing and a homelessness crisis. In October 2018, the New York City Department of Social … assistance program intended to help New Yorkers living in homeless shelters and those who are at risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Fulton County … thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … nears college age. More information can be found in the plan's brochure here . In addition to the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire … stole funds meant to support the department and used them for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State … take advantage of their position will be held accountable for their actions. Mr. Storrs was entrusted by the Marbletown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower … billion in targeted aid to five counties and one town in New York state, and another $1.5 billion to New York City at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… central guidance and oversight to check that these systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what … come with it.” While the state has moved to implement AI systems, guardrails for these technologies have not kept pace. Without adequate guidelines and oversight, AI systems that are meant to help expedite and expand services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risks