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DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to the defendant’s father who had passed away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen … deceased father’s name on checks to try to cheat the state pension system of over $35,000 they were not entitled to,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “Comptroller DiNapoli and his skilled and … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Saratoga Race Course, Foxwoods MGM, Harrah’s and Turning Stone casinos. The records also show that he paid his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… and inspection policy, as detailed below: Train car inspections were not always done timely. We determined … after the federal guidance was issued. However, for this car class, the ERU’s memory capacity is not up to industry … Transit did not have the required number of spares for two car classes based on its own standard. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2022. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… New York City, New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority all need … the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their budgets and a failure to aid one could adversely affect the others, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The social, economic and budgetary impacts of the pandemic have been unprecedented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s … DiNapoli, Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, said. “In the wake of the murder of George … a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public … tracking economic data and the effect of the pandemic on those sectors. The tools offer details for each sector, … employment and salary data. It also provides information on how each of the sectors compares with the private sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today visited Ridgewood Savings Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today visited Ridgewood Savings Bank in Clinton Hill Brooklyn and Spring Bank in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… citywide and boroughwide increases. Violent crime (murder, rape, robbery, and felony assault) made up 30% of crimes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionOpinion 90-53
… the governing body of a municipal corporation may contract with private parties for the performance of only those of its … as ministerial. A municipal corporation may not contract with a private party for services involving the performance … discretionary functions. Thus, a village may not contract with a private party to perform the function of assessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Town of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk … the collections were not always deposited or remitted in a timely manner. In addition, the Clerk did not prepare … and comparing it to reconciled bank balances and money on hand. As a result, there was an increased risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District is located in the Towns of Albion, Amboy, Hastings, Mexico, Orwell, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Schaghticoke – … it has accurate financial information to make decisions and gauge the village’s financial condition. The board did … clerk-treasurer performing all functions of the financial and recordkeeping duties or audit the clerk-treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsPlanning
… 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 … is quite another. We think you’ll find this 5 Step Plan for Retirement helpful. But it’s up to you to make it happen. 5 Step Plan for Retirement Step 1: Determine Your Retirement Needs You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningOpinion 2007-4
… fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (use of proceeds to establish fund for annual payments … A village may not hold the proceeds of the sale of unneeded village real property in a separate fund to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 97-1
… LAW, §§62, 66, 71: A village housing authority is eligible to participate in a workers' compensation plan of the county … unless excluded by the county's rules and regulations. To the extent costs are apportioned to plan participants on the basis of full valuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1