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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another warning: those who steal … a clear message that those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… recent audit examines how the state Department of Health (DOH) collected and used data from nursing homes to … after 9/11 and during the COVID pandemic. Our appreciation for one another is deeper in stressful times. We applauded … facilities. Since most residents of nursing homes are seniors, this also highlights shortcomings with how society …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… Department of Housing and Urban Development, Special Agent Dan Connor of the Office of the Inspector General of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today by State … but could affect state and local finances in ways that are hard to predict." On Sept. 27, 2017, Congressional … Among the deductions the administration has targeted are those for state and local taxes, an issue of particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… runs nine residential juvenile justice facilities through its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth … youth in the facilities rose nearly 74% from 2018 through 2022. It was during this period New York’s Raise the Age … done within seven days of admission. From Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2022, certain types of incidents in the facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman … Wills for allegedly pocketing both public campaign funds and charitable grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family that he enlisted as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly … not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to work with law enforcement across the state and country to protect … County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, … agricultural districts throughout New York classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture … the efficacy of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsDiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… Despite having the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, New York state is one of five states that have … to face a variety of challenges, including softer demand for office space, according to a report released today by … remains below 2019 levels and could continue to lag in the near future,” DiNapoli said. “A number of factors, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (Ag & … at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and processed food is growing, but it could … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The 30% New York school lunch program has an excellent goal, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… New York State public and charter schools, with a combined student population of nearly 2.7 million, reported more than 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual offenses, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and … are high for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct … Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, … works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe … Attorney General Schneiderman said. "Today's guilty plea demonstrates that my office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingTown of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… Agency properly billed, collected and distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through … recreation facilities. The Agency, which was established in 1974, is located in the Town of Islip and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State Comptroller Thomas … from DiNapoli’s office will be on site at the events listed below to help New Yorkers find out if they are … owed some of the states $125 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of … guilty before Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court. Today, she was sentenced to 6 months … that Renee Kanas 64 was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court to six months incarceration and five years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an audit released … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Home health care providers fill a great need by allowing patients to stay … paid providers for weeks of service, when only days of care had been given.” In 2012, as part of its Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1216
… in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, has been increased to $17,500, for a combined maximum … 2013. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $5,500 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1216-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 1113
… in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, has been increased to $17,000, for a combined maximum … 2012. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $5,500 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1113-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2012Opinion 91-23
… itself, giving the language its natural and obvious meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §92). The literal meaning must yield, however, when necessary to give effect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23