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DiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were already covered by … coinsurance, copayment or deductible amounts. “The state’s Medicaid program, providing health care for millions of New … treatments. Taxpayers have invested heavily in the Medicaid system and have a right to expect that health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following … eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… 13.5 percent of all state and local tax deductions nationwide. The average amount of total itemized deductions … DiNapoli's report notes that: Over two-thirds of taxpayers nationwide and nearly the same proportion in New York claim … from the change, accounting for almost 10 percent of the nationwide total in 2014. However, the impact on taxpayers in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry earned profits of $9.3 billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher profits than last year and could end … The securities industry earned profits of $93 billion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, according to an audit released … their entitlement to Medicare and taken steps to help get them enrolled, the Medicaid program could have saved as … renal disease who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … cheating it. When we identify fraud, we actively work with law enforcement to hold perpetrators like Mr. Cook … Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by Associate Forensic Auditor Meaghan Scovello. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… Corporation (EFC) under a federal program to help fund its replacement of public and private lead water service lines … the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service … the use of public funding to address lead service line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… A forensic examination and investigation of former Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burton Gulnick Jr. … “Despite this, we have made several recommendations to Ulster County officials to strengthen financial practices and … his County position to steal from taxpayers," said Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. "It comes as a great …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … dereliction of duty has led him to the appropriate place: prison. He will also be ordered to make full restitution. I … taxes. Now, Michael Klein has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… same period last year, according to the July state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … lower than a year earlier. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go to … . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportNYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
This map of New York City uses 2023 American Community Survey 5year data to show the number of New Yorkers with LEP in each community district The dashboard shows the languages spoken The pinpoints on the map are the locations of H+H facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… John Hudson, the former officer in charge of the Village of … and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, was arrested today for allegedly using rescue squad funds to … John Hudson the former officer in charge of the Village of … and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad was arrested today for allegedly using rescue squad funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than … auditors and investigators. She was charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Today she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it shouldn't have, … in the Medicaid system." The Medicaid program provides transportation to medical services for individuals who are unable to obtain their own transportation. DOH contracted with two companies to manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-30
… against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit agencies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(f), … governing board who also serves on the board of a not-for-profit agency does not have a prohibited interest in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 91-53
… for local law when paying additional compensation to town board members and highway superintendents) TOWN LAW, … salaries at an amount greater than other board members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary … in reply to your letter asking whether town board members who serve as "recreation commissioner" and "water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of slowing,” said DiNapoli. “The city deserves credit for … its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growth