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DiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… identity theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. … her knowledge. He unlawfully purchased $7,978 worth of gas including super-unleaded gas which none of the DDSOO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… any of the exam procedures, and in some instances the medical records did not indicate any service was provided. As … for instance, and an individual practitioner (i.e., medical doctor) both billed Medicaid for the same service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the State Police to investigate her crimes, leading to her arrest and conviction. The joint investigation determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… other defendants, David Cohen, William Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. Further … Friedman will be sentenced to four months in jail and will pay $775,000 in restitution. If he fails to pay the … began in 1992, when Cohen devised the scam with Joseph Ross, of Century Coverage Corporation, in which the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… New York City’s transportation and warehousing sector regained 82% of its … in consumer behavior during the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Transportation and warehousing is crucial to keep New York … more quickly than the private sector overall. Nationally, transportation and warehousing fully recovered all jobs lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and … NYC, and until 2020 provided some of the funds to the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) for … for Childrens Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal … for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers. The audit covered the period from … To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated … Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that the New York State Common Retirement Funds estimated overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Report 2015-S-47 ). About the Program Most Medicaid recipients are … Medicaid. This program was eliminated effective January 1, 2015 and the majority of FHP enrollees transitioned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… when operating results are stronger than anticipated, to stay prepared for when revenues drop or cash is needed … costs and enhance revenue. This practice has become less focused on the goal of closing out-year budget gaps through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020; at which time … the state retirement system learned Richard Hansen was deceased and stopped payments. At that time, Deanna Hansen …
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
… I find it.” Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman was sentenced today by the Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in … Rivera, former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County was sentenced today by Judge Kehoe to five years of … §§ 340 and 341. John Maggio, a Rochester-area businessman was sentenced today by the Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in …
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
… $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … respecting the intended purpose, the defendant assumed her deceased father’s identity for personal gain,” Soares said. … of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time …
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)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Excessive Premium Payments for … recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” Additionally, many Medicaid … To assess the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… roommate with a box cutter while intoxicated. Despite the incident, the client remained in a general shelter. Placement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray … in pension benefits meant for his deceased sisterinlaw New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
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
… Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an investigation by … public funds are held accountable.” “Richard Gaines Sr. was a dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his … deposited into the account from 2019 to 2022. Gaines Jr. was not an account holder on his father’s checking account …
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 $21946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced Michael Glinski 45 is charged with grand larceny
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
… man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State … “Mr. Glinski tried to hide his mother’s death to cash her pension checks. Attempts to steal from and defraud our pension system will be rooted out,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-mother