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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… pension fraud." According to the investigators, Lola Martin, the mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, Lola Martin was eligible for his Firemen's Pension Fund benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), today announced that he and the … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund today announced that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… expected tax collections and benefits from the citywide savings program, according to a report released today by … $817 million more than initially anticipated. The citywide savings program is expected to generate $1 billion in each of … through FY 2022). However, only a small share of the savings are projected to come from efficiencies that improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York: For generations, higher education has … colleges and universities educate more than 1.1 million students each year including the nurses, teachers, engineers, … But today, that ecosystem is under threat. Over 200,000 students across New York could see their education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… tool at my disposal to prevent people from abusing the public trust and cheating charities out of the funds they … pursuing this case. Through our Joint Task Force on Public Integrity, the Comptroller's office and the Attorney … fight corruption and find those individuals misusing the public's money." From 1993 to 2013, Rapfogel served as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… continue to work with Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen and the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli visited the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove on September 9 to present a two-volume study on what happened … State Comptroller DiNapoli visited the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… like ongoing assurance from ExxonMobil that the company is positioning itself for the transition to a low carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… the Government, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, … and the New York State Police announced today. Ursula Stone pled guilty on May 29, 2024, admitting that she abused … to steal more than $1 million over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state pension as a result of her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 90-32
… of a proposition authorizing such an expenditure at a special or biennial town election on motion of the town board … or are financed pursuant to the Local Finance Law (see In re Town Board of the Town of Islip , 12 NYS2d 321, 239 NYS2d … language in Town Law, §§81 and 220, the Court in In re Town Board of the Town of Islip , supra , held that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 92-54
… conflict of interest under General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .), if a bank in which the appointee … General Municipal Law, §806(1) requires the town to have a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers … or economic impropriety (see, e.g. Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers produce it in ways that destroy … environment, and anti-corruption. To respect Land Tenure Rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… the year at $660 million – an increase of $105 million, or 19 percent, from 2012. Municipal property taxes accounted … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a … that people who are placed in a position of trust and take advantage of the vulnerable will be held accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for … Schwinzer was charged with one count of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed … that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud 18 USC 1343 in the US District Court at Knoxville TN for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also noted that the counties’ average tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on property taxes,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported … Social media companies, whose business models rely heavily on personal information, should take steps to promote best … in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years … NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE currently has tools that capture … to contact potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversight