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Selected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… within the time frame of the 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 MTA 5-Year Capital Programs, as planned. Instead, the projects … up to 7 years after the 2010–2014 Capital Program or 1 year after the 2015–2019 Capital Program. Transit’s safety … (e.g., security gates and traffic-control arms). For 16 of the 50 (32%) malfunctions, tickets were open for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… slow, some developments continued to collect $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting an … applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to be removed and for a refund of the $200 fee, leaving 950 people on the waiting lists The three developments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's office as part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated from … Erickson systematically defrauded the Hamburg taxpayers of $150,000," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being … County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet she wouldn't be caught as she gambled away public money … District Attorney's Office." Wharton is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Today’s sentence sends a clear message … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of payments; and the legal pursuit of individuals who do not pay their fines. Summonses are issued by New York City … Even for fines with accurate information, TAB did not do enough to enforce the collection of outstanding fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has … the placement. Most of the standards for foster care do not apply to children in direct placement. However, the … recommendations and implement changes to better ensure the health, safety, and welfare of children in direct placement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… Such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment; or Submission to or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyThe Foreclosure Predicament Persists
While trends in both new foreclosure filings and the total number of pending foreclosure cases indicate that the problem is far from resolved, there are small s
DiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… Borough President Antonio Reynoso about maternal health in New York State, and what can be done to save lives. The … in maternal deaths from 2018 to 2021. For every 100,000 live births in our state, there were 18.5 maternal deaths … risks, detect and address negative trends and develop strategies to improve health outcomes. Making this data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … their homes,” DiNapoli said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local … recovery.” DiNapoli’s report noted that some changes made to New York’s foreclosure process to help borrowers avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family … including: The owner and family members submitted false income information to obtain Medicaid benefits. The State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on behalf of the owner and the owner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… made to providers for the same services under both the old and the new (APG) payment methodologies. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2104
… Social Security Wage Base Limit Contribution Limits on Pension/Retirement Plans Qualified Transportation and Parking … and is paid only by employees. Contribution Limits on Pension/Retirement Plans: 403(b) and 457 Deferred … Pre-Tax Benefits: Qualified Parking Benefits The maximum exclusion from gross income for qualified parking benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2104-summary-tax-related-changes-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2001
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS … on changes to the following areas for 2022: Withholding Rates, and Tax Brackets Additional Withholding Adjustment for Nonresident Aliens Supplemental Wage Withholding Flat Rate Social Security Wage Base Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2001-summary-tax-related-changes-2022Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined high … previous overpayments due and owing to the Department from New York State employees. We reviewed pertinent supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York … phony medical claims for reimbursement. She was arrested in September 2023 following a joint investigation by … this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This guilty plea is a direct result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for … of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Special Investigations (DOCCS). Justin Marvelli and Jessica … partnerships with the Department of Corrections, Office of Special Investigations and the New York State Police, their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing campaign funds and … from his 2015 mayoral campaign committee, the Friends of Richard Thomas (“FORT”). After winning the mayoral election, Thomas established the Richard Thomas Inaugural Committee ("RTIC"), ostensibly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richard