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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the … that such behavior will not be tolerated. I thank Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District … Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of Bolivar’s Police Department, along with assistance from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than … year-over-year growth dipped below double-digits. “Local sales tax collections continue to show positive results, but … reflects, in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… program that identified approximately $706.6 million in unnecessary, improper or questionable payments and made … and management controls over the state’s Medicaid program. In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in the program. Our oversight of the program will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… from local taxpayers,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court … announced on the record at the time of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… 1 percent of usage; and home health, nursing facility and emergency department services were less than 1 percent. … starting on January 1, 2016. Based on the most recent guidance publicly available, posted in May 2020, the State … the mental health services they need once the COVID-19 emergency period ends. As of December 2020, OMH had approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan … the end of February. Below are the key findings for New York and the figures presenting the data, which are also available as a printable PDF . New York entities received 489,100 loans totaling $51.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… will be overseen by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that … development in the state. Graycliff Partners is pleased to partner with Comptroller DiNapoli and the New York State … The state pension fund selected Graycliff as a managing partner for the In-State Program in October, increasing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… used the department’s credit card to shop at the Waterloo Premium Outlets and stole cash from barbecue and pancake … was convicted of petit larceny and ordered to pay $2,100 restitution in June. DiNapoli encourages the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit … employment and the benefits they’re entitled to.” In 2018, there were approximately 1 million working-age adults with disabilities in New York. The employment rate of working-age people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Message from the Comptroller November 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the immense fiscal resources of the federal government can help everyday Americans in times of real need. Unfortunately, we have also seen how myths and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the $183.5 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund … businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents involving trains shipping petroleum. … to serious legal liabilities for the companies. As trustee of the state pension fund, I am concerned that future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the … from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… lifts a cloud that has hung over the city’s finances for years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy … economic recovery has already exceeded the average length for all recoveries since the end of World War II. Although … the city’s police officers is seeking larger wage increases than those offered by the city, and has begun the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one … behind bars.” According to the allegations contained in court documents: Bayard was appointed administrator of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… today released two audits revealing more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s … and recover any overpayments as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid overpayments through a reimbursement method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… cases, and does little to assess their performance. A case where siblings were placed with an adult relative who … that these conditions had been communicated to the court. In another case, the placement home had garbage and … less than monthly. Local districts must also provide the court with information to make decisions regarding the safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-follow