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DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & … was accused of using the fire district water tanker to fill ponds, mix concrete and water plants along and used a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by … chief fiscal officer. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny in May after confessing to DiNapoli’s staff and the Sheriff’s … . Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… prioritized making it easy for New Yorkers to claim what is rightfully theirs and partnering with local officials like … be transferred to the Comptroller's office if there is no activity in an account for a period which is typically three years. DiNapoli serves as the custodian of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today. Auditors also found that … more than $78 million in rebates have not been submitted to drug manufacturers, but could still be collected by the … Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate procedures my auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… for his own use, totaling nearly $70,000, according to an audit detailing the fraud released today by New York … on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to combat public corruption at all levels of government, by … shows the extent of his alleged theft and his efforts to cover his tracks. Burlew betrayed taxpayers' trust by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, respectively; and Lottery revenues of $3.2 billion were $66.8 million, or 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The … callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s retirement system and … Administration,” DiNapoli said. “She has now been brought to justice and we will seek full restitution. I thank U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… over a significant amount of them to the state. This money is intended to help hold down costs of the program and … Service and United HealthCare need to make sure this money is fully collected and remitted to the state.” The New York … district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
… States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… and strengthen the state's finances. The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery … gaps to a combined $3.4 billion. But the financial plan is not without risk. COVID-19 cases are rising again. A … were bypassed; more than $45 billion in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The … and detailed investigation conducted by the New York State Police and the Investigations Division of the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… spending in the City fell from a record high in 2019 to $55.5 billion, an 8.5 percent decline. Construction firms … economic output. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to the growth of the construction industry nationwide which, prior to the pandemic, had been growing strongly. This was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… management and oversight,” DiNapoli said. “Mitchell Lama is too important a provider of affordable housing to be … developments, with approximately 46,500 apartments, there is potentially a significantly larger amount of fees being … withdraws. If they are rejected, however, the entire fee is to be returned. The audit found that management needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Revenues Expenses and changes in Net Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Under New York State law, a public sector retiree who is receiving a pension and who returns to public service … he was not entitled. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, is charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a … and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. This prosecution is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health (Department) and whether the Department is … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … and Medicaid claim costs totaled about $53 billion. Most of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… suppliers in Bangladesh and should explain what steps it is taking to ensure human rights are upheld there and throughout its supply chain. Safety in the workplace is not just a human right; it is necessary to good business management and integral to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… the total commitment to more than $5 billion. The program is designed to help diversify the Fund’s investments and … small capitalization equity investment platform. The Fund is one of a few public pension funds in the country to … manager program . “Leading Edge Investment Advisors is honored to be selected by the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of … the businesses tax breaks in the first place, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the businesses tax breaks in the first place according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… In-State Program has $490 million available to invest and is always looking for opportunities that meet the Fund's … opportunities. The latest $20 million commitment is to Tribeca's Growth Fund, which will provide expansion … and mobile tech. For more information visit www.tribecavp.com . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-program