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DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding the Government (E … from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … for vacation time when she actually hadn’t. She then put in for time off and collected more than $11,000 for days that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state … of White that led to her arrest. “The State pension system is the backbone of the hard-working public servants … would seek to manipulate the system for her own benefit is reprehensible. I am thankful for the dedicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… for the period from January 2018 through November 2020 (the most recent information available). Telehealth … that amount in January 2019 (see Figure 1). By January 2020, just prior to the pandemic, telehealth utilization had … Telehealth Utilization, January 2018 through January 2020 Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business … may be temporary and necessary to meet current needs, it is important that spending not grow to unsustainable levels. … for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… “The In-State Private Equity Investment Program is proof that investing strategically in New York companies … our local economies.” The In-State Private Equity Program is designed to meet fiduciary standards and provide … to economic development in the state. Graycliff Partners is pleased to partner with Comptroller DiNapoli and the New …
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: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… only limited benefits information to customers. OMH is also unable to determine with certainty whether an individual is actually eligible for the benefits for which they provide … do not have access to the application because WINR is only available to individuals working with an employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Authority and other governmental entities will be forced to cut essential services, raise taxes and fees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… environment, and the companies involved. We need to know what companies are doing to safeguard against future mishaps … The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: State, local governments can slide into fiscal … devastating health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. What is also becoming frighteningly clear is the unprecedented economic devastation. New York and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… during fiscal years 2014 and 2015. City-funded spending is projected to increase at an average annual rate of 4.6 … has been concentrated in lower-paying sectors. Wall Street is one of the city’s economic engines and a major source of … However, the union representing the city’s police officers is seeking larger wage increases than those offered by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White … wherever we find it.” U.S. Attorney Berman said: “Gregory Bayard was obligated to ensure that the assets of a … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… system for wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing system is failing to catch waste, fraud, errors and abuse. Millions … and to crooked providers,” DiNapoli said. “While the state is attempting to control costs, it needs to take a hard look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in … OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare … throughout the state. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed in the direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… since September 2009. The overall increase since February is driven largely by New York City, with growth of nearly … may also affect the 2020 figures, the 90-day measure is considered to reflect serious financial stress for … unemployment benefits. The traditional state UI program is funded by employer contributions. When funds from those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall … year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy … and employment growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small businesses (with less than 500 employees) surveyed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… will provide his analysis of the Financial Plan when it is released by DOB. Prior Editions April 16, 2021 March 30, … for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Medicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium