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DiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… the elderly in New York. “Absent a universal licensing or registration requirement, no agency has a complete accounting … comprehensive system of regulation, such as licensing, registration, or mandated inspection, is warranted as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… authored by state Sen. Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to … mechanism to stop the needless loss of money." Assemblyman Andrew D. Hevesi said: "I compliment Governor Cuomo for … authored by state Sen Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptrollers ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant … of the New York State Police, announced that ROBERT M. GARCIA, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff … to embezzlement of more than $120,000 from the BMFD. GARCIA pled guilty in White Plains federal court before U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … value of the gift card. These include charging: a service fee when the card is purchased; a dormancy fee if the gift … to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and a replacement fee for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… sent an estimated $40.9 billion more in tax payments to Washington in 2016 than it received back in federal spending," DiNapoli said. "While the Empire State fares well in some areas, in total it receives significantly … for all states was $1.18 cents per tax dollar sent to Washington. In federal fiscal year (FFY) 2013, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… 23 for sentencing. The case was prosecuted by ADA William Lemon and the defendant was represented by Justin Dearmas. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
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
… to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, New York state has been able to recover a portion of Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug … Pricing Program. The program requires drug makers to sell prescription drugs at a discount to eligible health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Club” by depositing them into his own personal bank account. He also transferred over $3,000 in funds from … cash withdrawals of over $5,000 from the Snowdrifters’ bank account without authorization or a corresponding … using the organization’s funds while registering the vehicles to himself. Daley used the money he stole to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… York students and families pay for more than $287 million in college-related expenses this year, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 29. “With the cost of college on the rise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… full-time government workforce is expected to increase for the first-time year-over-year since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is projected to end the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY) in … fulltime government workforce is expected to increase for the firsttime yearoveryear since the COVID19 pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… for State Fiscal Year 2014-15 or http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2015/year_end_fy2014-15.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… and the New York State Police, today announced that David Shaw, the former parks and recreation director of the Village … and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid … Tioga County D.A. and the New York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsXIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… must forward the check to the Department of Taxation and Finance – Treasury and submit an Accounts Receivable Direct … select the associated expense report ID. The SFS will auto populate the required accounting lines to properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employeeMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… 2007 through December 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who specializes in … notes regarding the patient’s progress and response to treatment; notation of all medications prescribed, including … patients. Due to deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s records, there was insufficient assurance that he provided appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health … Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to provide group therapy services, including group therapy provided by clinical social workers, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… fixed monthly capitation payment for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health … that they reimburse directly for providing services. In addition to monthly capitation payments, MCOs receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the … To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Childrens Residence to the SED and OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residence