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DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… annually, exist despite healthy FY 2021 year-end operating results. While the city has increased the size of its newly … recommit to building deeper reserves now, when operating results are stronger than anticipated, to stay prepared for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, … funds. Melin took money that was supposed to be used for fighting fires and other department needs, and instead … their books and expose these thefts. I thank U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… crimes.” According to court filings and facts presented at the plea proceeding, Gardner, in her capacity as the … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven recovery from the … bleak year for brick and mortar retailers, and the holiday season's tepid start as infection rates rise may push many to … by White (25 percent), Black and African American (22 percent) and Asian (19 percent). By March 22, when New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according … Wall Streets profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… through October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services … on the claim to United, thereby causing United to issue a check for $25,798 for the claim. Auditors determined that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpThe 80/20 Housing Program
… as 50 percent of an Area’s Median Income (AMI) adjusted for household size. For a New York City family of four, the 2016 income … $45,300. Applicants must earn less than the income limits for their respective household size to qualify for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… of special items on the hospitals’ gross charges (i.e., no limit); and 16 did not allow for additional reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all … About the Program The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first … and maintains infrastructure critical to the New York/New Jersey region’s trade and transportation network. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… Authority’s New York City Transit (NYCT) performed signal maintenance, inspections, and testing in compliance … for maintenance purposes. As of February 22, 2017, the signal system included 44,536 signal devices divided among 122 section locations. NYCT … Transportation Authoritys New York City Transit performed signal maintenance inspections and testing in compliance with …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that an audit of a Brooklyn preschool special education provider found it charged the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in … Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT programs based on the eligible expenses they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … generational wealth, but many New Yorkers face barriers to buying a home,” DiNapoli said. “New York offers several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two … too often the Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded … today examined whether DOH was doing enough to control Medicaid costs for New Yorkers’ health care. The audits found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… providers earn revenue by providing services such as case management, job preparation, job assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of five agencies, including the Department of Financial Services … all generations. In a 2018 survey, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found that in New York: 28% of credit … Roles in Financial Literacy Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between … “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingAshville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… oversight of equipment purchases? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 28, 2025 We extended the audit period back to … careful scrutiny of the specifications occurred before the award was made. The Board could not demonstrate that the … amounts agreed with the contractual agreement and/or bid award, resulting in nearly $6,500 in overpayments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… buses. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds and Credits $430.4 million for 92,641 personal income tax refunds. $284.1 million for 368,260 property tax credits. $118 million for 22,860 corporate and other tax … replace Bronx River Parkway bridge in Bronx County. Other Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 … personal alarm system at the Albion Correctional Facility in Orleans County. $11.9 million with Hudson Valley … various buildings at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS Construction of NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,190 contracts for state … more than 4.2 million payments worth nearly $12 billion. The Office rejected 100 contracts and related transactions … In April the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1190 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april