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DiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… of its capabilities and benefits so agency officials may educate their employment service providers about NYESS; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… does not reflect the potential impact of a recession. City fund revenues declined by 4.2% in FY 2002 and 5.9% in FY … identified, including for the MTA, education and housing. In total, DiNapoli has calculated risks to the … on service delivery. These strong year-end revenue results also underline the importance of fiscal governance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, … Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown former clerk of the Town of Potter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000XIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… an employee has separated from the agency, the employee’s profile in SFS will have the status “inactive.” A proxy … Employee Data Administrator (EDA) must edit the employee’s profile within SFS by navigating to: SFS Financials>Travel & Expenses>Manage Employee Information>Update Profile Then, the EDA should use the Search By function to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… it’s not always possible – we will follow the paper trail, find what was stolen, and do our absolute very best to … to entities such as the Dunkirk School District. In March 2025, school district officials observed irregularities in … forensic audit revealed that from April 2022 to January 2025 Woods allegedly stole over $120k in cash payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityTroy City School District – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2020M-167)
… were made. However, District officials identified unused sick leave reporting errors for District retirees. These errors were reported in submissions to the New York State Local Retirement System. … the scope of this audit, they are being reviewed and are in the process of being adjusted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/troy-city-school-district-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2020m-167DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them seniors—between 2015 and 2017. Matthew Eckstein, 52, … Syosset man was sentenced today to up to tenandahalf years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which are considered a best practice in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… plan for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) administers the Empire Plan’s Hospital … in Anthem payments for services also paid for by United on behalf of members enrolled in the Cancer Program. Of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-programOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… determined Treatment Programs were not consistently checking I-STOP in accordance with requirements, and also … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … risk their lives protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftManaged Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive … 2016-S-60 ). About the Program Mainstream managed care (the managed care program most Medicaid recipients enroll in) provides … recommendations made in our initial audit report Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Compr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-comprehensive-third-party-insurance-followCity of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of … to 10 individuals appear inconsistent with the City’s code of ordinances (City Code) and/or collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… in 2019 related to taxing sales made by smaller vendors online. (New York already receives taxes on most sales made by the largest online retailers.) Preliminary data released by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY Report 2017S36
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Police and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross properly paid hospital claims for intraocular procedures. The audit covered the period … million members. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims … To determine whether Empire BlueCross properly paid hospital claims for intraocular procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herself