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Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… his children. As part of his plea agreement, Lobur will pay restitution totaling $39,182.92. The money was used for, … payments," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Federal … the added burden and stress of having to figure out how to pay for their children’s education. Any misuse of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… operating funds to the SAP. Changes in the federal tax code enacted in December 2017 also introduce greater … years. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt11-2018.pdf Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund"™s (Fund) investment in Canandaigua-based ClearMomentum … Private Equity Investment Program has helped grow the pension fund while supporting jobs and fueling local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
Stony Brook University Hospitals Health Information Management Department repeatedly failed to comply with state guidelines and university policies related to contracting vendor monitoring and hiring or promotions possibly costing taxpayers nearly $1 million
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
For every dollar New York sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending compared to a national average of nearly $122 accord
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The State’s Medicaid program reimburses providers for newborn … 2.64 pounds). We issued our initial audit report on October 2, 2014. The objective of the audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the four … for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining … 6.1 million in January 2020 to just over 8 million in June 2023, an increase of 31.5%. Federal legislation ended the continuous coverage requirements as of March 31, 2023, and required states to begin the process of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … oversees more than 250 parks and historic sites and works to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act …
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
… of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said Assemblymember Khaleel … all kinds of emergencies. It helps coordinate long-term strategies to reduce risk and increase the city’s resilience. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… purposes: once Postal Inspectors are on the case, it’s game over for the bad guys." According to the allegations in … period of time. The Office of Unclaimed Funds maintains an online database in which anyone can search to see if the … by DOUKOURE and TUNKARA were used to make purchases from online databases that collect public records on individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… MTA needs to lay out what is at stake and explain to the public what options it’s considering to close budget gaps and … have altered service to focus on riders that most rely on public transit. The MTA has taken some steps to meet changes … and Policy Insights: Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2017 income tax filings. New … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … for all Direct Plan portfolios dropped to 0.15 percent, meaning participants will pay $1.50 in program fees each year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… with reasonable assurance that the business owners do not have a history of either criminal activity or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for … The program has returned nearly $300 million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that many campuses had little or no verification of residency for … tuition of just under $7,100 for the 2021-2022 school year on average, while out-of-state students pay nearly … provide better guidance and support to campuses on how to interpret and apply the Residency Policy to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… remain cautious in their sales tax revenue projections for 2024.” In January 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $50 million to a private equity fund … DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “The state pension fund continues to help New York’s small businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… in executions in a harsh spotlight,”DiNapoli said. “Many drug companies have policies that ensure their products …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executions