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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, … pension fund to the fullest extent." According to the indictment and statements made by the prosecutor at … to face these charges. Kanas was arraigned today on the indictment by Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… Ritts, these funds will be repaid." Wharton must complete full repayment on a court-imposed schedule. If not repaid, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… was handled by Investigators Gerard Matheson and Angel LaPorte of the Investigations Bureau. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution after admitting she stole $459,050 in New … to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution after admitting she stole $459050 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… Volcker Alliance , a nonprofit based in New York City. The full op-ed is below: In 2020 and 2021, the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, $45,000 in restitution and a judgment in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in … T Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas 64 was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court to six months incarceration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionNiagara Wheatfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-364)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through September 2, 2014. … 4,200 students. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $64.6 … Findings The District has needed to borrow several million dollars throughout the audit period for cash flow purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/10/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-364State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our … New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal … New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… issued the following statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which will statutorily restore the Office of the State Comptroller’s review of certain state contracts which had previously been removed. … issued the following statement today following the passage of A7925A in the Assembly which will statutorily restore the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… managed care when they have concurrent comprehensive third-party health insurance. When the Medicaid managed care provider and the third-party provider are the same, the state can remove the … (such as parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) to the third-party insurer. DOH should review these relationships to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of Fellowship … staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable requirements. We found that … of their fellowship. Key Finding CUNY has made progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followEast Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… all purchase contracts over $20,000 are competitively bid as required by GML. Periodically review and update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… Develop written procedures for tracking IT assets. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops and tablets) we tested were … Enter into a service level agreement (SLA) with each of the District’s IT service providers to clearly identify the … data and suffer a serious interruption to operations, such as not being able to process paychecks, vendor payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… and approved 1.2 million payments totaling $8.6 billion in August. His office also rejected 190 contracts and related … to New York City to perform cleaning and minor repairs in city courts. Department of Transportation $65 million for … Construction Co. Inc. to pave the Northern State Parkway in Nassau County. State Education Department $12.7 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Today’s sentence sends a clear … District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for December 2014: Major … of Environmental Conservation $12.4 million with New England Interstate Water Pollution for coordination and … USA LLC for Traffic Management Center operations in New York City and central New York. $6.6 million contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… a projected budget gap of $6 billion for the coming fiscal year, in part because of higher Medicaid spending,” DiNapoli … or have special health care needs. For the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2019, New York’s Medicaid program had … reduce future improper payments. For instance, for the one-year period ended Sept. 30, 2019, DOH paid another $199 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… needs $3.2 million in work. Unrealistic Budgets and Poor Payroll Monitoring: From FY 2020-21 through FY 2022-23, the … in commercial lease revenue that never materialized. Payroll expenses were 20% higher, or $369,144, over budget estimates during the period. Payroll was significantly higher than budgeted for because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through May for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 8,351 … waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through May for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 8,351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015