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DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea … pay divorce expenses, as well as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation … Spota and his staff for their diligence and hard work in bringing this local official to justice.” Brosnan pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. DiNapoli’s audit … 2010-11 and 2011-12. DiNapoli’s audit identified $801,859 in reported costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… raised concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks that were $7,000 … /www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2014/hempstead.pdf … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the joint work of my office with District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk … and what steps they are taking to minimize climate risk in their operations. "Global investors are aggressively … from our portfolio companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s … managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange for the provision of services their members require. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report … DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several regions outpaced the statewide average. The North … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in the second degree after she allegedly pocketed her … and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being … that Rose kept her deceased mother's bank account open in order to collect her mother's pension payments. "Ms. Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by … pled guilty to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class E felony as part of a plea … was charged with multiple felonies including grand larceny in the second degree, falsifying business records, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… checks. He allegedly spent the money on purchases from Amazon and Door Dash among other personal expenses. He was … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same … when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales were surging,” DiNapoli said. “With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position … plea was entered today in Steuben County Court before Judge Marianne Furfure and she is scheduled to be sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad … address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 billion pension fund, I will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreement