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DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York … today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the challenges that lie ahead. … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… totaling $122.4 million ($103.9 million in improper premiums and $18.5 million in questionable premiums) for 171,936 recipients who were retroactively … misinterpreted guidelines, leaving many improper premiums uncollected. We recommended the Department review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer … Central School District, for stealing nearly $7,000 in funds raised by students to support their extra-classroom … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall investment return was 33.55 percent for the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended March 31, 2021, … markets’ dramatic rebound from lows reached during the COVID-19 pandemic. The return on investments increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that … require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities … from December 1, 2008 through May 29, 2013. Background The Medicaid program reimburses outpatient services using the APG … surgery centers on September 1, 2009. Key Findings Medicaid made $32.1 million in actual and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging … that illegally steered multi-million dollar public works contracts for Monroe County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from this scheme and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. … and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office for their work in bringing this case to a close. This office, along with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” … Managed Care (MMC), which provides comprehensive coverage, and Health and Recovery Plans (HARP), which provide … disenrolling dual-eligible recipients from MMC and HARP as part of the COVID-19 public health emergency unwind process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing … A 69yearold Manhattan man Randy Ray was arrested today for allegedly stealing more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November … an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Gaines Jr. tried to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 … were to end, but DiNapoli’s investigators found Gaines Jr. used his father’s debit card to steal $79,0845.59 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22000 in pension payments sent to his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than … system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionOpinion 91-10
… pursuant to the Local Finance Law. The district is required, however, annually to prepare an itemized estimate … 290 NYS2d 864, affd 23 NY2d 666, 295 NYS2d 490; 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 744; Real Property Tax Law, §102[14]). … language of section 13 of chapter 574, as distinguished from that found in section 198(4) of the Town Law, would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… does business with the vendor according to the vendor’s logistical preferences, including purchase orders going to … Location for each transaction, based on the vendor’s preference. If the agency is unsure of which Location to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationContract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department … each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/waterford-265.pdfRetirees Contribute - Statewide
Workers who have retired from service in State and local government play an important role in New York State's economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retirees-contribute-all-counties.pdf