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Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… he wrote $1.1 million in fire department checks to his chiropractic and another business to support his opulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… 2021-22 totaled $121.1 billion — $3.3 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended … which was $4.7 billion higher than the most recent forecast; $724 million set aside for public employee health … SFY 202122 totaled $1211 billion $33 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget DOB in the Amended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… Retirement Program (TIAA), and begin collecting your pension within 90 days of your last day on the payroll; OR … July 7, 2008, the beneficiary designation for certain benefits, including the survivor’s benefit, can be revoked … about this valuable benefit. If you are retired, you can contact our Call Center toll-free at 1-866-805-0990, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates … state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for … medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State … abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found several cases in which the Department of Health’s eMedNY system failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… schedule. He instructed certain Twilight staff members to claim hours on their timecard based on the amount of money … that was available in the Twilight budget, not on the number of hours they worked. Cecile admitted he habitually … report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage Housing Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48000 in WCHA funds and Katherine Katie Pais Hoffmans mother and former WCHA consultant for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… bills that a third-party insurer should have covered, and not enough is being done to make sure Medicaid recovers that money, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that a … managed care plans totaling $292 million for which HMS did not bill claims to TPHI carriers for recovery, despite the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. Commentary: A path to comprehensive state debt reform … solely to benefit private enterprise. Give flexibility in times of emergency. The constitution’s emergency … The Times Union published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… law enforcement from seizing it; sold a 2012 Victory motorcycle, converting the proceeds to cash; and transferred … Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant United States Attorneys Olga Zverovich, James McMahon, Andrew Dember, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… challenges in the years ahead as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by … $1 billion in labor savings. Significant federal relief played an important role in shoring up short-term … would take hold by the fourth quarter of 2020. The COVID-19 recession, however, has led to less severe impacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-744
… instructions for processing the 2022 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research. Affected … Actions In order to process the Summer 2022 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments, agencies must be in receipt of the … of the payment. To make the Summer 2022 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payment to eligible employees, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-744-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… his behalf during a 12 year period from June 30, 1997 to Oct. 30, 2009. “Ms. Cizik stole $120,000 by pocketing her … Division of Investigations, 110 State Street, 14th floor, Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into her bank account. She passed away in October 2019 and her pension … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County … and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for allegedly stealing $11,276 from the Oramel Fire Department. Ronda Kish was charged with Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tax Collector (Collector) received, recorded, deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner. Key … officials did not provide sufficient oversight of the tax collection process. The Treasurer did not perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151State Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… 2008 provided the home address is in one of the following zip codes designated as NYC: 112XX, 104XX, 110XX, 111XX, … and confirm that the current home address, including zip code, is correct for all employees listed on the report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… sales tax collections declined by 10 percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, according to … when local sales tax collections fell 6 percent statewide in 2009 compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax … sales tax collections declined by 10 percent overall in 2020 or $18 billion compared to the previous year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Opinion 2004-3
… establish and delineate limits on the amount of real property taxes that may be imposed annually by counties, … in this section, the amount to be raised by tax on real estate in any fiscal year, i n addition to providing for … percentages of the average full valuation of taxable real estate of such … city …, less the amount to be raised by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… to celebrate, we have time to reflect on last year and look forward to the new year. Rosh Hashanah is a time of sweetness and joy, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my friends in the Jewish community a happy, peaceful, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanah