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DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… missing money was uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily prevented. Checks and balances are a … Ms. Thompson will be a convicted felon, hopefully never being able to commit such offenses again.” DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… as a process server. He was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also … monthly reports on financial transactions; Strengthen fuel purchase controls; and Maintain detailed financial records … response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a … payer and Medicaid is the secondary payer. In these cases, Medicaid generally pays the dual-enrolled recipients’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… June 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights Population in the Bronx grew by 10.4 percent from 2000 to 2017 (faster … the Bronx did not have the highest rate of COVID-19 cases among the City’s boroughs, outcomes in the Bronx were … Major index crime in the Bronx (which includes murder, rape, felony assault, robbery, burglary, grand larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and extending to the owner’s family, including submitting false income information to secure Medicaid coverage and … (Follow-Up) (2015-F-14) An initial report issued in November 2011 determined that certain Metro-North Railroad … determined that these practices cost Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 in regular pay, and enriched certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… of Health (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical … public oversight authorities of the matters addressed in this report. Key Findings We found numerous violations and … family, including: The owner and family members submitted false income information to secure Medicaid coverage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… small businesses manage payroll and operating expenses, pay rent, bolster protective equipment and cleaning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… was charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees’ … his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s behalf during a six year … told, Fitzpatrick was accused of pocketing over $78,000 in pension benefits. “Mr. Fitzpatrick concealed the death of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateComplaint Processing
… complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York City regulations and CCRB’s … and 248 days, on average, to fully investigate and close cases in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Investigation durations … of 317 and 430 days to fully investigate and close cases in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… Health (DOH) over a period of more than six years resulted in over $700 million in overpayments for ineligible members … individuals remaining enrolled in MLTC plans, in some cases, eligible members may not be receiving services that … five days of services each month over six months). In some cases, MLTC plans received premium payments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, including the … Dillabough allegedly stole the public’s payments for water, sewer, tax and library fees until village … District Attorney Oakes and Pulaski Police Chief Martin for holding this public official responsible for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic … intended in part to divert such high-volume non-criminal cases from the court system and thereby free the courts to concentrate instead on the more serious cases. Our initial audit report, which was issued on August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli’s office worked with the New York State … company fundraisers into personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. … Steuben County Court before Judge Marianne Furfure and she is scheduled to be sentenced on May 23. Hamilton is expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with the court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New … of operators with negative IID activity. Auditors examined cases from Jan. 2010 through May 2015 and of the 215 cases reviewed with installed IIDs, 70 had negative IID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… together with other co-conspirators, approximately $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in … fails to pay the restitution by his sentencing date, July 16, he will be sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison. Cohen, … believed could help Met Council. These convictions are a result of an ongoing investigation by the Attorney General’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… and is one of the largest institutional investors in the world. The Fund’s assets come from three main sources of … To apply for previous service, sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your … based on your account information through Retirement Online . Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Program (Follow-Up) (2016-F-9) An audit report issued in May 2015 determined that the Migrant Education Program did … goals. SED did not complete federally required documents in a timely manner; and a significant portion of the Migrant … $253,968 in forfeited UI benefits from claimants who made false statements or representations to obtain benefits they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … P. DiNapoli. “Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and September, making it the strongest quarter of 2019,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarter