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Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… records that she had declined the coverage in order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for … addition, Carhart cost the town another $30,000 by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums and leaving the town to pay the bill. “Ms. Carhart hoodwinked Geddes town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindlePublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the … the State’s Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) for the New York Racing Association’s Belmont Park redevelopment, which … to improve rail infrastructure between New York and New Jersey. For more information on public authorities, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they … office issues this periodic report on public authorities to shine a light on their finances and operations. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… System (PFRS). With more than one million members, retirees and beneficiaries, and nearly 3,000 employers, … Fund to support the benefits earned by current and future retirees. It is the responsibility of the Comptroller to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… repay the $30,000 he stole for private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last week to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… A Brooklyn preschool special education provider, Yeled v’Yalda Early Childhood … for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… determine the extent to which improper enrollments may have caused Medicaid overpayments. Consequently, readers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… offering a false instrument for filing, falsification of business records and social services prohibited practices. … of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General for their assistance in this matter. The charges … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… customers statewide, with $1.8 billion owed to utility companies across the State. A preponderance of these … are downstate: 60 percent of customers in arrears are in New York City and Long Island and they comprise 68 percent of … Authorizing Phase 1 Arrears Reduction Program . Cases 14-M-0565, 20-M-0266, 20-M-0479. Issued June 16, 2022. 4 The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… was arrested for defrauding the Town of over $14,000 in health care buyout payments he was not entitled to. “Mr. … allegedly deceived the Town to pocket over $14,000 in public funds," DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s … actions,” State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said. In mid-2017, Fletcher informed the Town that he was eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… an investment made by the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund InState Private Equity Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… strongest allies. I am heartened that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and support … Florida, Illinois, Texas, Ohio and other public U.S. funds in purchasing $150 million in Israel bonds in recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints … working overtime to keep patients safe." For the period of Jan. 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017, auditors examined whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us … Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of Millport treasurer was appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… the MTA would have to raise fares by at least 19% on top of these proposed increases to reach the same level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropOpinion 97-18
… sale of real property of a county sewer district) COUNTY LAW, §§215(5), (6); 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real … the purposes of the district (County Law, §263). No general provision is made in Article 5-A for the sale of the … on the sale of county property (see McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Citizens For An Orderly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … 2012 through May 2017. "Water leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing local governments millions … than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, however, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… GCOM Software LLC for the Department of Motor Vehicles to modernize and integrate technology systems. State … Downtown Revitalization Initiative, including $8.7 million to the City of Cortland and $5.9 million to the Town of … payments valued at more than $226.7 million primarily due to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberComptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program
… committee, during an active government procurement. Makes Unclaimed Child and Spousal Support Payments Interest … S.8253 (Brisport) - Allows for the payment of interest on unclaimed spousal and child support. Deposit Placement … – S.8406 (Sanders) - Increases the maximum amount of funds on deposit at a community banking institution to thirty …
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