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DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and historic sites,” said New … increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… audit is the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus on resiliency planning in New York City. “It is not a matter of if, but when, another massive storm like Sandy will hit New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… The MTA has begun to lay out options for its funding partners, leaving them with some tough decisions. The … and narrow budget gaps, the MTA suggests that if funding partners provide additional dollars by 2023 it would allow it … about one-third in the years ahead. If the MTA’s funding partners move forward with this approach, DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Charlton is located in Saratoga County and is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Report 2017-S-35 … same-day surgical care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract provisions that require all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District … track on its property. He claimed it would help raise money for the company and replace bingo nights. The company … The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… application is being processed. Auditors found that NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) incorrectly paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… that Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), one of the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, … that are certified free of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a result of the company’s … – Based in Madison, Wis., Alliant Energy is an energy-services provider with subsidiaries serving approximately 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement Fund's portfolio have adopted the Fund's request … communications, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … & Sons Company Safeway Inc. Sempra Energy 2011 Limited Brands Marriott International Inc. Yum! Brands Inc. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These higher market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … of grand larceny in the third degree and was arraigned by Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… percent of electricity derived from renewable sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help … could lead to delays or cuts to the remaining IRA funds and tax credits,” DiNapoli said. “Given the strong … a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive programs; however, only a small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… in the second degree. She is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 12 in Hume Town Court. The charges filed in this case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… cancellation rate. As of April 2023, there were 230 large-scale renewable projects awarded contracts within the Climate … completed, and on average it takes 5 years for a large-scale renewable project to be up and running, as a 2030 … Yorkers, including those who are currently struggling to pay their utility bills and who have faced rising costs over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… must be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and … very seriously,” Cirencione said. “This is the second case we have investigated this year resulting in the arrest … personal gain. We commend those who came forward on this case and assure our community that we will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… verification that the services took place, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … home care services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We … the number of claims that had no matching verification (due to timing differences between when auditors and agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … found in the village’s records. A subsequent investigation by DiNapoli’s office and law enforcement determined that … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-funds