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DiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an … for: $15,222 in food purchases for staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; … taxpayers including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and a big driver of state spending," … DiNapoli said. “Errors can be costly. My office's latest audit found areas where the Department of Health can … million, went to pay 27,480 Medicaid managed care premiums for recipients who were ineligible for managed care coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over a six-year period if it had helped … and struggling with day-to-day life should be informed of their Medicare eligibility, which could reduce their … The state Department of Health could have saved the Medicaid program as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of … paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her actions after she … official paper and electronic record systems. In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced today. The company’s office manager was also charged with … patients may use transportation services for legitimate appointments which are then billed to the Medicaid program by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic … high-end clothing stores. This is the second federal guilty plea secured by U.S. Attorney Bharara, working with … Thomas P DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in US District Court by Joseph L Junkovic related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but tax changes and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections … bathrooms as well as boiler upgrades. However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) wasn’t … full response is included in the final audit. Read the report Public Housing Modernization Program , or by go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today … his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. Johnson allegedly took advantage of … to,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigators and Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney, he is being held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy … Walsh died in December 2012 and at the time of death the pension payments should have stopped. Instead, her death was … information indicating that Walsh may have died, and pension payments were halted. In June of that year, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… of settlement money the state has largely committed for various uses. “Personal income tax collections continue … government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 … five-bathroom home. Bertolino, 48, was arraigned in Albany City Court before Judge John Reilly, and is due back in court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School … County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli; Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, … of Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (HUFSD), and … and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in Franklin Square, for conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 … to 8.2 percent as of April 2021, the most recent date for which data are available. However, for New Yorkers who … August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… New York State at 1.5 million or 15.9 percent of the labor force in July 2020.) The longstanding, regular State program … taken by Congress and the President. New York's Labor Force Participation at Lowest Point Since 1984 The proportion … of working-age New Yorkers who are actively in the labor force — the labor force participation rate (LFPR) — fell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today said that state tax receipts are $32 billion lower than last year as he released the State Cash Report for August
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… While this is a positive development, there are two causes for concern: The growth is primarily due to transfer receipts, which account for more than 20 percent of personal income, well above the … August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single … The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … services, or use a combination of both. In addition, both DHS and providers procure security-related equipment (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). Background Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-follow