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Opinion 92-34
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge … and remit the surcharge payments to the Justice Court Fund in the State Comptroller's Office. You have inquired with respect to the mandatory parking surcharges collected in certain cities pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 … with Alvion Group Inc. for the replacement of ceilings in several buildings at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Greene County. $3.5 million with Nurzia Construction Corp. … In April the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1580 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… totaling $26.7 million. The Treasurer did not maintain custody or supervise the use of his electronic signature, and … Authorize the use of an electronic signature. Maintain custody of the Treasurer’s electronic signature and supervise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… paid by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for newborn birth and maternity claims that contained inaccurate information, such as low newborn birth weights that increased reimbursements. $964,333 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… excess of permitted limits; $354,475 was paid for newborn birth claims that contained inaccurate birth information, such as the newborn’s birth weight; and $132,108 was paid for services rendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Craig Carriero and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and adults through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false … announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts SCSD AfterSchool Twilight Program pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… totaling $109,371 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2021-22, DEC All Funds spending totaled $1.3 billion, an increase of $350.8 million (35.4 percent) from SFY 2020-21 as agency … 38 FTEs below levels as of March 31 in the previous year and 6.3 percent below levels from March 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully … agreed to pay back those benefits, with interest, as part of a pretrial diversion agreement. The announcement was made … unlawfully took $85,000 in state pension benefits on top of her six figure salary," State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species such as zebra mussels, hydrilla … native species, agriculture and tourism, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The Department of Environmental Conservation needs to improve efforts to control invasive species such as zebra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of wages, income earned by business owners or members of a partnership (“proprietors’ … second quarter of 2020. While proprietors’ income declined by 14.4 percent and wages declined by 9.0 percent from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… The population, number of businesses and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a … to locate to meet the demands of the increase in population and the growing average incomes. In fact, it is no … The population number of businesses and household incomes in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… for state agencies and public authorities valued at $9.6 billion and approved nearly 3.1 million payments worth more … related transactions valued at $540 million and more than 6,700 payments valued at nearly $25.4 million. More … $1.2 million with Kircher Construction, Inc. for Caledonia Fish Hatchery improvements in Livingston County. Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… to help parents save for college. Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… Rain and the New York State Police.” Auditors found from May 2009 through May 2013, Guyette recorded 830 receipts … a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… over the next five years, declining to $4 billion in SFY 2025-26. For the second year in a row, the SFY 2021-22 Enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought … fiscal year was up by 1.7 percent ($869.7 million) from a year earlier, primarily because of Medicaid. Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 … over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement system and fuel an extravagant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsProperty Tax Credits
… these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school taxes on a qualifying homeowner’s primary … a homeowner from receiving the credit when his or her income exceeds a maximum threshold amount. The … we identified and returned 15,313 questionable or inappropriate credits for $5,779,567 due to calculations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-credits