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DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State … “It has been a professional pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez … and look forward to leading the committee as we guide real estate investments in the years to come.” REAC consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in the Medicaid program as a participating transportation provider for Medicaid recipients. Under Medicaid regulations, … which are billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Phinaliz is owned by Mechanicville resident Mtui, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… State Common Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation … State Common Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT … Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… with Delaware County seeing the largest increase at 26%, followed by Schenectady and Cayuga counties at 24.1% and … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. DiNapoli’s most recent annual report covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund intended for area charities. “Stealing from one’s community is deplorable, … allegedly stole from charitable organizations and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State … and support they need,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department should work with state and local … among America’s youth. Prior to the pandemic, the State Education Department (SED) published guidance and resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the Federal government at the start of the grant period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… in the second quarter of 2022 AprilJune an increase of 122 or nearly $604 million compared to the same quarter last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… from local taxpayers,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight fraud and protect the public trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court … announced on the record at the time of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily activities, with remote learning and remote work becoming common in New York … The COVID19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
The Paycheck Protection Program PPP is a loan program administered by the US Small Business Administration SBA first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and notforprofit organizations due to the pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 … from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep employment in New York declined by nearly 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… than $82,000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an audit by State Comptroller … than $82000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees according to an audit by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” DiNapoli said. “While the state has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… interests: For an assessment of whether increased rail transport of petroleum crude oil has elevated financial risk … .ny.us//sites/default/files/other/documents/pdf/2019-04/oil-transport-letters.pdf The Fund is the third-largest public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… has been concentrated in lower-paying sectors. Wall Street is one of the city’s economic engines and a major … source of tax revenues. The city forecasts lower Wall Street profits and bonuses in calendar year 2014. Although Wall Street has been profitable for several years, the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $14 million from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlement