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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… and Acting Tax Commissioner Nonie Manion announced today a settlement with K3 Learning, Inc. (f/k/a Metropolitan … Attorney General Schneiderman. “The bottom line is that this family trio launched a scheme to underreport … to the State of New York. Specifically, Bridan Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… A non-profit, paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by charging parents “enrollment fees” and hiring its own executives’ … children, among other troubling findings, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit (NYCT) performed signal maintenance, … Equipment Information System (iSEIS) database. In 1991, Congress directed the Federal Transit Administration to … sampled devices at four section locations (Pelham, Howard Beach, Compressors, and New Technology-East New York). We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… announced today that an audit of a Brooklyn preschool special education provider found it charged the State … in undocumented consulting costs that did not indicate what services the consultant provided or their hourly rate; … misspent public funds. A comprehensive look at past audits is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is doing well, there are reasons to be concerned about the … 2017 through 2020. Pension fund investment earnings fell short of target in FY 2016, and as a result the city could be … The city has also replenished the Retiree Health Benefits Trust, which was drawn down by the prior administration to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… Island Bone and Joint, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient … (participating) providers who agree to accept payments, at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… Purpose To determine if Empire BlueCross BlueShield: implemented sufficient controls … January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsThe 80/20 Housing Program
… used to achieve program results at four participating developments. The audit scope included the 68 developments in the 80/20 Program, that were occupied and had … York’s Real Property Tax Law. As of December 31, 2015, 68 developments, mostly in Manhattan, were occupied and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… maintain and repair New York City's bridges, tunnels and transit system." The state categorizes some unpaid tolls as … the Henry Hudson Bridge used electronic tolling as the "Open Road Tolling" system was tested. During 2017, as "Open Road Tolling," also known as cashless tolling, expanded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… Monitoring System has designated 44 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed , this includes 12 counties, … This includes the counties of Monroe, Broome, Nassau, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Rockland; the cities of Glen Cove and … of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes Suffolk County, the cities of Poughkeepsie, Little Falls, Fulton and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… but difficult times may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update … would likely grow, increasing pressure on Congress to reduce future spending. The city anticipates receiving $8.3 … on the city’s budget. New York City’s financial plan does not anticipate the potential impact of such actions, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… and grants," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "My investigators brought this case to our partners in law enforcement, and I thank U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. … of proper etiquette, what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that … with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for … providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (“Smart Starts”) and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in Franklin Square, previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, … from the fire department where he was a trusted leader, then used it for personal gain. I want to thank our partners … sentence of three years in prison. The maximum potential sentences are prescribed by Congress and are provided here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… The state Department of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in … let states create a Basic Health Plan to provide health insurance to lower income individuals who are not eligible … DOH said that, as part of its unwind process, it has sent renewal guidance to local departments of Social Services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of General Services – Design & Construction $2.5 million with Bagiana Construction Inc. to repair a concrete perimeter wall at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Four have opened to date. Since opening, and before closures caused by the pandemic, casinos failed to meet their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with … mortar retailers, and the holiday season's tepid start as infection rates rise may push many to insolvency,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York … concerns over the city’s desirability and leading to population losses that took decades to turn around. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-ahead