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DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft … accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and … away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arraigned today before Judge Geoffrey Prime on …
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
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Hudson Valley where sales of farm products topped $300 … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up)
… However, further actions are still needed as only $3.4 million of the $12 million in improper capitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care-partial-capitationDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… 762 SFAs outside New York City eligible to participate, only 73 (10%) were approved for reimbursement in the 2024-25 … it better. Improvements to the 30% initiative will not only help our schools and our children, but our farmers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedDiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… of increases, by 2023, nonresidential construction was the only one still below 2019 spending, remaining 3.4% ($786 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… the conviction and sentence of Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida. Cizik pleaded guilty on January 21, 2015 to a … 2014 by agents of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, and extradited to Albany County to face the … the conviction and sentence of Graycelia Cizik 64 a resident of Polk County Florida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an audit from New York State … to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, … its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), including three secure facilities. Following a …
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)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering Prescribing Referring and Attending Requirements Report 2019S2
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
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Roger Burlew, the former Highway … his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another … Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a clear message that those who steal …
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
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Roger Burlew, the former Highway … his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another … Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a clear message that those who steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… P. DiNapoli today. The full op-ed is below: Diagnosing Team Cuomo’s nursing home failures: The state comptroller explains his audit of … the agency used alternating ways of reporting nursing home deaths with little public explanation. Over those 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… deductions, while retaining those for home mortgage interest and charitable deductions. Among the deductions the … than one in five taxpayers in the state reported mortgage interest deductions, averaging $8,727, while 29 percent … the framework proposal would: Set the corporate income tax rate at 20 percent, and eliminate the corporate AMT. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… on the individual facts and circumstances, and that not only may fiduciaries properly consider them, but that in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… stolen, allegedly at the hands of a public official, not only victimized some of our most vulnerable citizens, but the …
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 … in state prison. A multi-agency investigation, including NYC DOI and two federal agencies, exposed the theft of … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… and collects fees for a variety of purposes, including marriage, dog and environmental licenses, and certified copies of marriage licenses. The Clerk is also responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fContact Update for State Agencies
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller communicates with State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Purpose To determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist participating in New York’s Medicaid … 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background Mark Amir is a physical therapist who owns and operates Madison Physical Therapy located in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Amir’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We … damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of the Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoOpinion 97-24
… Program (participation by members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated fire company located within a fire district) … LAW, §§215, 217: The members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated volunteer fire company located in a fire … company. You ask whether members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated volunteer fire company located in a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24