2023 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2023.
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I'm proud of the work we've done to serve New Yorkers. Here are some of our major accomplishments of 2023.
DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree in November 2023.
DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found this “unwinding” may not meet projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the state budget.
“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Since early 2020, enrollees in New York Medicaid have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency. With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York State began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. Based on recent trends, this report estimates “unwinding” may not meet projections in the Division of the Budget’s Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the State budget.
DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and the New York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $88,821.40, five years’ probation, community service, and time served. Colucci served 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community service.
State Contract and Payment Actions in November
In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,063 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $32.5 billion and approved nearly 2 million payments worth more than $13.3 billion. The office rejected 189 contracts and related transactions valued at $401 million and nearly 1,100 payments valued at more than $38.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York.
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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued.
DiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) has not been meeting the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.