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DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… that Kory O’Hara, 45, formerly the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection … with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York … Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … gaps than other large school districts, both in New York and nationwide. The analysis looked at New York City, Yonkers, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester, the “Big Five” school districts in New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… service routes into the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. … system,” DiNapoli said. “The recent rise in train delays and cancellations, especially from train problems, is … consistent growth from the 52.5 million riders in 2022 and 35 million in 2021. To meet this growing demand LIRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than 5 percent from … New Yorks Industrial Development Agencies IDAs reported providing $751 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in connection with his misuse of a … Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, Gregg faces up to 20 years in prison, as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-31
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … charged. You ask whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … the General Municipal Law provides that: "When, pursuant to the provisions of title P of the criminal procedure law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today … My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering … Police members, our partners at the Comptroller’s Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
… “During today’s State of the State Address, Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026, … During todays State of the State Address Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, … Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. The Affordable Care Act and implementing federal regulations mandated that … and enrolled in Medicaid. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… statutory requirement to provide an appeal to Committee on Open Government (COOG) upon receipt for any of the 49 … information. 1 For example, while one DOT regional office on its own provided its FOIL procedures manual, three other … impact the reliability of the evidence they are relying on, whether the obstruction is deliberate by an auditee or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level permissible … from a high of $10.2 billion at the end of March 2021. The current balance is more than double what was owed during the … employee UI claims or a low UI fund balance. Given the current negative balance in the state unemployment trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which covered the period from 2019 to … 14 of the 27 plans reviewed included procedures to address infection control. OASAS also did not review providers’ plans … audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Ensures State Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers For more than a century, the Comptroller’s … and limited Public Authority contacts, adding transparency to the process and resulting in hundreds of millions of … than ever. The Comptroller's contract oversight extends to most State agency contracts, generally those where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversight