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Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… state to be $68.2 billion and an additional $68.3 billion for local governments outside of New York City that have … public employee retires, the individual is often eligible for benefits including a pension and health insurance. While … pension costs are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… levels. The city should continue to identify opportunities for agency savings, which will provide added budgetary … and are manageable under current conditions. The budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion that … estimated 1.8 percent, with non-property taxes declining for the first time since FY 2010. Job creation has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is … by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $4.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… adequately documented, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual … Background The Mill Neck School, located in Mill Neck, New York, provides special education services to preschool and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Ethical Pharmacy inappropriately billed United HealthCare for prescription medications under the State's employee … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP and includes prescription drug coverage. The … on the primary contract, the Department reimburses United for all properly adjudicated claims. Davis Ethical Pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… face unplanned fare hikes. The state and city need to find solutions to prevent these possibilities from becoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim. … Schodack Police Department they will be held accountable for their crimes, and the victim has received needed care and … placing them in unlivable conditions. There was no regard for the victim’s well-being, who trusted and depended on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… which in turn can provide a competitive advantage for companies and their investors.” The private equity … and Proxy Voting Guidelines , which outline expectations for public companies in its global equities portfolio. NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) has provided financing for over 2,000 essential local water infrastructure projects … since 1990, but the estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and … to provide subsidized loans and grants to municipalities for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and other projects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… New Yorkers. Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would try and defraud New York’s … Witzenburg said, “This operation is a perfect example of what can be accomplished through interagency cooperation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York … in ensuring justice will be served.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “These individuals … Court. He is scheduled to appear in court again on August 26. Carl Emmons Sr. was arraigned on charges of grand larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee reduction since 2009 for Direct Plan account holders across the state. New York’s … than $524 million to help parents across the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction …
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
… (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must … cooling and heating. PSC also did not fully account for other potential risks, and did not consider certain … that could delay meeting the state’s clean energy targets. For example, according to the Independent System Operator, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and … remains well below pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the age and quality of buildings in these districts pose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a … and Sheriff Cirencione, Havens will be held accountable for her actions.” “At a time when budgets are stretched and … Ontario County Sheriff and The State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work and collaboration in this matter.” “The …
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
… of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required verification that the … and New York state are getting the services that were paid for. This audit found a disturbing lack of oversight and … the Medicaid program, paid providers more than $31 billion for personal care and home health care services including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New York City Department of Social … application is being processed. Auditors found that NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) incorrectly paid $1.7 million to landlords who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. “Linda Burrows allegedly concealed her … to steal benefits from the pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… cashed seven pension checks totaling $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State … thanks to District Attorney Parisi and Sheriff Imperati for partnering to protect the pension fund from those who try … to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Parisi for their collaboration on this case. The exploitation of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensioner