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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… of Bethel, pleaded guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and … of Bethel pleaded guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelVillage of Montgomery – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-50-F)
… of Montgomery’s (Village’s) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50), released in July 2021. The audit determined that the Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/04/village-montgomery-audit-follow-2021m-50-fDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited … identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a … The state Department of Health DOH has made limited progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… in contract spending from FY 2019 to FY 2023 was at the Department of Education (DOE), partially fueled by pandemic … since FY 2010, from nearly $3.9 billion to over $10.5 billion in FY 2023, increasing by 170%, and accounting … spending on federally mandated special education services (Carter Cases) rose. Between FY 2010 and FY 2014, growth was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019Village of Wappingers Falls – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-70-F)
… in Dutchess County .The Village provides various services to its residents, including street maintenance, snow removal, street lighting and general government support. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/05/village-wappingers-falls-audit-follow-2023m-70-fFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… Garcia, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department ("BMFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his … that position also made him an officer of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Council, which oversees the Briarcliff Manor Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… to 1 ½ to 3 years in state prison by the Honorable Elizabeth Foley in Kings County Supreme Court. "Jimmie Buie … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… Comptroller DiNapoli. “Through our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, our … “Comptroller DiNapoli and I will continue our partnership to protect the state pension system from theft … latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity partnership of the Comptroller and Attorney General, which to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C … by City of Tamarac and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida, and brought to Albany County to face these charges. … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… announced that Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. Having been brought to Albany County to face these … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social … of government funds. Under her plea agreement, she will pay $264,699 in restitution to the state pension system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… of Lake George, and was created in 2001 to preserve the beauty and health of Lake George by coordinating state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work and partnership in combating corruption across the state.” “Theft … Schneiderman said. “Through our Operation Integrity partnership, Comptroller DiNapoli and I will continue working … latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity partnership between the Comptroller and Attorney General, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on fusion voting and adopting public financing by 2022. The full … finance, which will truly make a difference, and leave fusion voting alone. I support fusion voting. It is a net positive for New York. Fusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously … as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through … To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus managed care plans (Plans) for recipients who were no … medical services that range from hospital care and physician services to dental and pharmacy benefits. In … premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… ). Background We issued our initial audit report on June 29, 2015. The audit objective was to determine whether the … The audit covered the period December 1, 2008 through May 29, 2013. Our initial audit determined the Department did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” … premium rate for certain Medicaid recipients who enroll in Medicare and do not need long-term services and support. However, recipients in MMC or HARP who enroll in Medicare but are not eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama … was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act, to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised … To determine whether tenants living in MitchellLama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in … New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess their plans for spending federal pandemic funds and to target funds towards children most in need. New York was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-national