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New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… New York State public and charter schools, with a combined … more than 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual … New York State public and charter schools with a combined … more than 32000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 201718 school year SY including assaults bomb threats and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State … Nearly 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New … Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… an unnecessary middleman by purchasing 18,960 gallons of fuel, adding nearly $20,000 to the purchase price and using other companies to deliver the fuel. DiNapoli’s report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated price for the fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the price offered on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… appointments. Providers then bill the Medicaid program. Group rides are not allowed without prior authorization, and … approved providers can only bill for mileage once for a group. As part of the joint investigation, investigators from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police Superintendent Stephen G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly … all to fill their pockets and satisfy their greed," James said. These arrests should remind those thinking of … and the New York State Police Superintendent Stephen G James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple Kelly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… received $55.4 billion in federal aid during SFY 2016-17, up 8 percent, or nearly $4.1 billion, from the previous year. … increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.2 billion largely because of federally funded payments to the Essential Plan Program) and Medicaid (up $2.8 billion primarily from federal sources). All Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Access-A-Ride (AAR) Accident Claims (Follow-Up) (2015-F-27) An initial report determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but … carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing. Auditors found AAR and the carriers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… position with the town to pay off personal debts and make home improvements,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … all aspects of the town’s finances and therefore was able to conceal his theft from the town board. He was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… used to pay down Hoffman’s debt. “Mr. Hoffman attempted to game the system and collect pension payments on top of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal
… “Gov. Cuomo put forward a state budget proposal during one of … Gov Cuomo put forward a state budget proposal during one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-cuomos-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase items for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Special Education Audits
… the expenses reported to SED by every program provider of special education services for preschool children with … the expenses reported to SED by every program provider of special education services for preschool children with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-special-education-auditsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… SSBG was first established in 1981 through the Omnibus Reconciliation Act as a cost-saving tool which consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… 60 cents to the dollar, it has remained approximately 80 cents since 2015. 1 The most recent state-level data … in terms of share—meaning New York’s women take home more dollars relative to men than in most other states. (See … has remained relatively consistent, hovering between 80 and 81 percent. FIGURE 2 – Median Earnings Gender Pay Gap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… from large to small, included: $196,160 in excessive rent expenses. Milestone claimed higher rent costs than what it should have paid based on a review of … funds. A comprehensive look at past audits is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District , Franklinville Central School District , Goshen Central School District , Guilderland Central School District and the South Jefferson Central School District . "In today's fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 … require. MCOs can also receive a one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for prenatal and … costs. However, MCOs are not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… billion in market value and more than $850 million in property taxes in City Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Timing its … in the world. Demand for space led citywide office sector property values to more than double in the decade before the … final assessment roll, the first decline in total office property market values since at least FY 2000, reflecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk New Yorkers potentially in harm’s way, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “Every month thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adults