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DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… fraudulently enriched themselves of over a million dollars from a program that serves people in need of medical … all the dedicated investigators and government servants from across the state who contributed to building this case … received over $5.8 million dollars in Medicaid payments from New York state. Under the Medicaid program, patients may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects or housing relief programs could result in funds being lost. “The state continues to navigate the … said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can help bolster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas … Tobias Read, today called on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from … people with disabilities who remain underrepresented in the workforce. Signatories to the joint statement included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionMilitary Service Credit
… P. DiNapoli If you are a veteran, or are currently serving in any of the branches of the United States military, you … Eligibility If you were honorably discharged from service in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service, you may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/military-service-creditWantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll for … District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate steps to correct employees maximum leave accruals based on the … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts internal controls over payroll for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Employer Education Seminars
… who are invited to participate will receive an email from our Employer Education team (check with your Contact or … use our help desk form (select Employer Seminar Inquiry from the dropdown) or call 518-474-0167. (Return to Top) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-education-seminarsDiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… hospitals and found several issues, from a failure to connect to interpreters to a lack of adequate records when … they ran into barriers, including 16 calls that failed to connect to an interpreter or provide information. H+H staff … An auditor’s test call with H+H officials failed to connect to a live operator, however. Visits to H+H mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the State lost from March through August, more than 320,000 were in … the week ending September 12. While this figure was down from 2.2 million in late May, the highest-ever recorded, it … 36.8 percent, was the third-highest among the states, behind Hawaii and Nevada. The State remained third, behind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of losses due to … While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Affected Employees: All active … in NYSPO. Background: It is essential that the NYS Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current bank … once per day and are instructed to contact their agency payroll officer if additional changes are needed. Changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… devices include gas pumps and vehicle and grocery scales. Gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles are … used weighing and measuring devices and retail gasoline and diesel fuels; inspect and test packaged … by more than 27,000 commercial establishments statewide. Gasoline and diesel fuel were distributed from about 140 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed in December 2020, and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according … The Long Island Rail Roads LIRR limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing … I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for aiding in this investigation and maintaining the integrity of the … my office and the Office of the New York State Comptroller in protecting public funds,” Orange County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… More than half of probationers were behind on their restitution payments and the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds … received of the $629,177 that should have been collected from 313 cases with monthly or lump-sum payments that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… and thanks to their efforts, it will be even easier to connect New Yorkers with their lost money.” The average claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOil Spill Fund
… New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund The Oil Spill Fund protects our air, soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills. Although the Oil Spill Fund plays many roles, its priorities are to: pay for spill … The Oil Spill Fund protects our air soil and water supplies from toxic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education … required. The audit initially examined the $16.4 million in reimbursable costs the school reported to SED for the … years. The audit recommended SED disallow $2,585,454 in expenses the school reported to the state for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… of the pandemic, however, these businesses grew by only 1.2% citywide, similar to pre-pandemic levels, while … companies, including app developers, accounted for 6.2% of all of the city’s small business growth in 2020. The … for start-up and growth-stage businesses with a focus on Black, Indigenous and people of color, immigrant communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased … released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 13 million jobs to New Yorkers just over 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industry