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DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt. The report examines both public and private institutions of higher education. “New York has a … awarded in academic year (AY) 2020-21 than in AY 2009-10. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… that employees actually worked the hours paid. For example, the president made 109 changes to the time sheet … Library records show the custodian was paid $32,438 for the six-month period from January 2012 through June 2012. … with timekeeping requirements; implement procedures for payroll processing; require documented justification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our … water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental … as well as funds from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for … him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of a local government or school district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… more than 70,000 individuals nationally and nearly 4,000 New Yorkers lost their lives to a drug overdose. Since that … to nearly 107,000 nationally and more than 5,800 in New York. At the core of this crisis is a shocking rise in … deaths were on the rise nationally and in New York. (See Figure 1.) According to the National Center for Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-york07683 Public Information Specialist 2 Digital Content MQ Template 2/23
All candidates MUST complete this template in full to demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates will be selected for interview based SOLELY on the contents provide by them on this template.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/employment/docs/07683-public-information-specialist-2-dc-mq-template-2-2023.docDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) from 2008 through 2011. Davis, who … care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office and the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 64 living in New York as of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a … allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save money in their own name without risking their public … requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they move. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… programs and the unprecedented influx of asylum seekers poses very real fiscal and operational challenges. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in … she stole from the NYS & Local Retirement System after her mother died. Rose, 41, stole the funds by keeping her deceased mother’s deposited pension checks and expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
The CattaraugusAlleganyErieWyoming and OrleansNiagara Boards of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local school districts according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… and other hard-hit states need the federal government to step up and provide assistance, or the state will have to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see … as a process server. He was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
New York states Medicaid system could have saved up to $136 million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal Medicare program according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) assets managed by … which DiNapoli expanded in 2008. The program seeks out smaller, talented firms and as they succeed, increases … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernon