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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Yudenfreund, would continue to receive benefits after his death. Mrs. Yudenfreund, however, predeceased Mr. … and Local Employees Retirement System of her father’s death, she continued to collect his pension benefits for … The Attorney General’s investigation was conducted by Investigator Mark Spencer, Investigator Casey Quinlan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… a great need by allowing patients to stay in their homes and avoid costly placement in hospitals or rehabilitation … home health aide services, physical therapy, social work and nutrition services. The payment system is based on 60-day … construction of the EPS. However, insufficient resources and the EPS billing configuration prevented the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careTown of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… of taxes (PILOT) in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of … always distributed to affected taxing jurisdictions within 30 days, as required by law. Key Recommendation Prepare … PILOTs can be distributed to taxing jurisdictions within 30 days. … Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State … unclaimed funds at www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll free at 1-800-221-9311. Click here to read a fact sheet about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans Report 2015S9
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care-partial-capitationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… as a co-conspirator have been indicted by a Queens grand jury after an investigation exposed the theft of … of the top charge of Grand Larceny, he faces a maximum of seven years in prison. The same indictment charges Jelani … he faces at least two years in prison and a maximum of seven years. The investigation was handled by Investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced that … anyone who contemplates engaging in this conduct,” said Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… Schneiderman today announced the conviction and sentence of Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida. … Cizik pleaded guilty on January 21, 2015 to a one-count Indictment charging her with the crime of Grand Larceny in … in Florida, and extradited to Albany County to face the Indictment. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
State Comptroller DiNapoli on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund is calling on Marathon Petroleum to explain how it identifies and addresses environmental and social risks including potential violations of indigenous peoples rights in reviewing its potential acquisitions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a … and Local Retirement System is ranked one of America’s best-managed and best-funded public pension plans. We have integrated ESG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State … homes to curb the virus’ spread. DOH was not prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic reached New York. It didn’t have … keeping residents out of harm’s way. As we learned, many did not. The agency surveyed just 20% of facilities between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… in May 2020. Fletcher was arraigned late yesterday before Judge Eugene Rizzo of the Town of Lloyd Justice Court. He is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… New York residents stand to lose more than $72 billion in … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New Yorkers lose valuable deductions under the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… Ongoing staff shortages in juvenile justice centers around New York state are … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The population in secure juvenile justice facilities has grown, straining … and found 22 were not recorded in the facility’s restraint log as required, that nine were missing a Restraint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, … 17, 2021, was to determine whether the Department paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate NPI for OPRA health care providers. The audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… Almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examining “New Yorkers in Need.” While poverty rates in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly guard … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Hudson Valley where sales of farm products topped $300 … for farmers. Some of the important findings for the Hudson Valley: There were 2,280 farms in the Hudson Valley in 2022, a 2% increase from 2017 as both Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gains