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Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… on himself, buying yachts, jewelry, and a second home in Florida, and then failed to report any of it on his tax … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the … St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . * As the introductory phrase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality … and effort spent researching, soliciting and negotiating to obtain goods and services may not always result in the … purchase goods and services under existing State contracts to reduce duplicative contracting efforts and potentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … "There is no question that LIRR has some tough challenges to overcome, and faced many unexpected incidents this past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right path. OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has more than doubled since 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … or more of their CTL. By 2018, that number had risen to 20, with ten municipalities exhausting more than 90 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… its equal employment and workplace protection policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and … occasion that calls for celebration. Exxon's refusal to heed investors' and advocates' calls to uphold LGBT rights had made its name a byword for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… under contracts C813016, C81403A, T815055, and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine whether funds were used for the contracts’ … Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor community sporting events such as walks and races …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incAssociation to Benefit Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Association to Benefit Children (ABC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/08/association-benefit-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Report 2020-S-57 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first quarter ending June 30, 2014, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is always to grow the Fund’s long-term value in order to protect and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … state’s program, my auditors made several recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our suggestions to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New … needs,” DiNapoli said. “My office has launched a new tool to provide transparency on this emergency spending and show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political causes and on two others to adopt a new policy before contributing to the political activities of third-party organizations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … audit report, Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). … range of health care services, including dental services, to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Report 2010-S-51), issued … (Health Network) is comprised of ten hospitals, including John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Mather). Empire’s … Program: Empire BlueCross Blue Shield - Payments Made to Hudson Valley Hospital Center (2009-S-99) New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-followRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant retroactive service credit reviewed, contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… private forest conservation programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private … their goal to improve private forest management. The tax benefits received are worth hundreds of thousands of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a … nation. Additionally, the dashboards track metrics unique to the sectors, such as hotel occupancy for the tourism … in the sector rebounded from a low of 87,200 in April 2020 to 135,600 in December 2021. That is still far below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… and sales tax collections, making it easier for the city to afford new services and to balance the budget. Still, some sectors have lost jobs in … report found. The city’s job growth rate from 2009 to 2019 was 24.3 percent, compared to 15.3 percent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-records