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DiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… taxes or other bills for four years, causing the victim’s home to be placed in foreclosure, his vehicle to be … in deplorable conditions: the toilet and shower in the home were inoperable, animal feces was on the floor, and the … a Rensselaer County Grand Jury with grand larceny in the second degree and was arraigned before Judge Sober on Nov. 8. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67,000 complaints filed statewide in 2020, which was 85 percent more than the previous year and … (315) and Rochester (303) metropolitan areas. “In the midst of the stresses caused by the pandemic, many New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… pension and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli … he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our … foreclosure proceedings began. Zielinski currently resides at the property in a squatter capacity. Zielinski pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolGet Help
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/get-helpDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole from the NYS & … years probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsEnroll in the VendRep System
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… is responsible for providing public transportation in New York City, carrying an average of 5.65 million … Office of Station Signage immediately. This can be done in one of three ways: station signage web portal, email, or … two years) to repair 19 of the 30 defects examined, far in excess of the prescribed limit of 30 days. Officials could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyStart a Business and Get Licenses
… Forming a Business in New York State To form a business in New York State or to register an out-of-state business, … New York State Department of State. Additional Resources In addition to registering, some businesses must get licenses … To form a business in New York State or to register an outofstate business visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/start-business-and-get-licensesDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 … OUF began mailing checks for newly reported accounts of $250 or less to eligible individuals. To further assist … online claiming system or by calling 1-800-221-9311. A map of unclaimed funds owed to New Yorkers by county and region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said , “This joint investigation revealed these individuals perpetuated a … treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was … in a squatter capacity. The arrests were a result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP TRANSPARENCY Download PDF Watch Video …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-review2025 Year in Review
… York State Comptroller in 2025. 2025 Year In Review Download PDF Watch Video …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2025-year-in-reviewMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… intent to increase our annual participation. Get Certified In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE program, you … The Emerging Manager Program helps ensure that MWBEs in the financial arena have opportunities to do business with … andor womenowned businesses through a variety of programs In fact in some cases state agen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said there is $88,208,650 owed to … are more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $14.5 billion. In State Fiscal Year 2015-16, DiNapoli’s … to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… long and turnover very slow, some developments continued to collect $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no … (HPD) combined with development managers’ failure to return fees to applicants not only misleads applicants about their … long and turnover very slow some developments continued to collect $200 fees from applicants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeGet Information about 1099s
… or 1099-MISC information return, contact the Office of the State Comptroller at: (855) 233-8363 or (518) … 1099INT or 1099MISC information return contact the Office of the State Comptroller at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/get-information-about-1099sPlanning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals better than you do. After all, you should have the best understanding of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… "Our state is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year … and understands the need to get back to work. My office is prepared to help him through this transition and to make … Our state is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speaker