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DiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… this effort identified, disrupted, and dismantled criminal activity that affected every citizen and taxpayer of New York state.” “The disruption of this criminal behavior and associated kickbacks for fraudulent … involving extensive surveillance and the execution of a search warrant on company headquarters. These are the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… subject areas. Key Recommendations Ensure that all CRP courses are aligned with the Learning Standards to ensure … instruct, or supervise the instruction, of students in CRP courses. … Helping Students Get Course Credit Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has approved a $4.7 million contract with … a $47 million contract with Limnes Corp of Whitestone NY to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and … States Postal Inspection Service, and for the work of my Division of Investigations to hold Mr. Galker accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in … industries require candidates with less than a bachelor’s degree, while more than 80% of manufacturers report that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten … clients and staff. Toward this end, DHS requires providers to develop security plans and implement appropriate security … valuable and vulnerable assets. Key Finding DHS officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… state and local governments continue to provide essential services. As we all appreciate, our public health care … and hospital finances, education funding and emergency services. Since much of New York’s state budget flows to … To ignore the financial struggles of the governments leading the fight against the pandemic would both undermine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly … Yards, Chelsea, Union Square, Soho, Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… 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-checksFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be … seeing growth in the number of acres farmed. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in … 46% of the total land in the nine-county area. While this is a 5% loss from 2017, Yates, Wayne, Orleans, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached … COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024. “The record high bonus pool reflects Wall Street’s very strong performance in 2024,” DiNapoli said. “This financial market strength is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the … had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last year, but this growth could be threatened by economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The … I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in protecting the pension … death of Stephen’s father to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Instead, a total of $30,189.80 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent … Thomas P DiNapoli Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller and the New York State Police my office secured felony convictions against Stephen B. … of $35,240.40 shall be paid within four months. My office continues to be committed to protecting the assets … Stephen Toumey’s father was also the beneficiary of his wife’s state pension and upon her death received that monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up) (2024-F-34) … which are drugs administered by health care professionals in a hospital or facility setting. A prior audit, issued in … Developments in New York City (Follow-Up) (2024-F-30) The Mitchell-Lama Housing program was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852.1
… use of an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year … Fringe Benefits are taxable income that must be included in the employee’s taxable gross wages. This income is … Regulations. Agencies should have an established process in place requiring employees to substantiate their business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18521-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided