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DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree in November 2023. “Ms. Perkins diverted money meant to protect her … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… the MTA’s budget through 2026 — and federal approval for congestion pricing — are positive signs that the MTA can … whether it comes back to riders, toll payers and taxpayers for more assistance down the road. Key Findings: MTA’s … 2025 before declining slightly. However, after adjusting for recent MTA and state actions, DiNapoli’s office projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… completed high school by their expected graduation date and possessed the skills needed to obtain or complete … did not graduate by their expected high school graduation date. The percentage of students who did not graduate varied … of the students who did not graduate by their expected date were Hispanic, 30% were Black, and all other ethnicities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… Security Inspector General for their partnership with us in rooting out pension fraud.” Bunn left his father in the Nassau County morgue for more than a year while pocketing $7,542 in pension payments and $17,790 in social security payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oDiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York … to sustainable investments is $5 billion and growing. For all of this and more, the state pension fund has been … recognized as the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its climate change work by the Asset Owners Disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for … The recipient identification number is a critical factor in determining the appropriateness of Medicaid payments. For … ended May 31, 2010, our audit identified $17.3 million in Medicaid overpayments because 9,848 recipients were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel in White Plains federal court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet … double dipping. As a result, he is convicted of a federal crime and must pay restitution. I thank U.S. Attorney Bharara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… times the amount of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in many maturities. Ultimately, retail … said DiNapoli. “This buoyant demand allowed the state to reduce yields offered, and hence reduce costs for … along with Ramirez & Co., Inc. as Co-Senior Manager, to sell the bonds on behalf of the State. Co-Managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available … the State and the Human Resources Administration in New York City) are responsible for determining NAMI … within eMedNY and because localities did not update NAMI in a timely manner. Our initial audit report contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… Recover the remaining $3,335,221 out of $3,597,688 in special item claim overpayments. Develop a corrective … with LIHN hospitals to prevent these errors from occurring in the future. … To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… security deposit expenses, $2,387 in personal cell phone expenses, $1,922 in late fees associated with utilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January 1, … Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Specifically, we … administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and … information written on summonses, such as bad addresses, false telephone numbers, and wrong Social Security numbers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2013. Background Students are eligible for a tuition refund when they are enrolled in a … in operation - students who drop out are also eligible for a tuition refund. Students in such schools are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … was no documentation to support they were ready to be used for at least one of the five seasons reviewed. Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… from this theft,” said District Attorney Doorley . “At the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, we take this … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… are mounting. While public employers in New York annually pay contributions to pre-fund pensions, the same does not … retiree health insurance. The state and local governments pay the bill for health insurance every year on a pay-as-you-go-basis, which means that current taxpayers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service … P. DiNapoli regarding the request from the City of Troy for clarification regarding the use of public funding to … proud that our initiative has helped address this issue for Troy and municipalities across the state by unlocking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional