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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … Six months into the COVID19 recession New Yorkers working in lowerpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… City’s transportation and warehousing sector regained 82% of its pandemic job losses as of April, trailing the nation, … and warehousing workers were members of a labor union, compared to 21% of all public and private workers … commuters to the city, which may remain depressed for the near future amid economic uncertainty, remains critical to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… elected officials are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by … "These alleged actions reveal a disdain for honest disclosure,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “My partnership … of the indictment relate to the filing of a 2011 annual disclosure report, an amended 2011 annual disclosure report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… stealing campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was … that he knowingly and falsely filed a 27 Day Post-General Disclosure report with the New York State Board of Elections, … stealing campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… cards, make retail purchases, and to pay for online video games. The case was referred to DiNapoli’s Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… Attorney 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 … District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… revenue opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released today. Auditors identified another $361 … transactions that will require further review and actions to prevent overpayments or recover costs. “Medicaid is a … insuring nearly 6.4 million New Yorkers and enabling them to access health care that would otherwise be unaffordable,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… they were not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “They now have been held accountable for their actions. I thank District Attorney Stanzione and the New York State … concocted a scheme to defraud the state pension system out of tens of thousands of dollars. I commend our members, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for his criminal greed.” “Timothy Gritman schemed to … benefits intended for his deceased father. His behavior is unacceptable, and this sentence holds him accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were … electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… District Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. … as far back as the 1940s. Money returned in Queens on Saturday: Insurance Brokerage (located at 4110 Main St.) had … DiNapoli visited local small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing, reduce the structural budget imbalance and hold the line on spending. With today’s budget proposal, Governor Cuomo has … and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing reduce the structural budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
… “During today’s State of the State Address, Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026, … During todays State of the State Address Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending … with their basic needs,” DiNapoli said. “My office has launched a new tool to provide transparency on this emergency … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler … that on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, both of the Town of New Windsor, were arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the First Degree in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… from the city and covering up the theft by falsifying city records. “As Dunkirk’s severe financial troubles escalated, … it relates to this and the other case moving through our criminal justice system, that sacred responsibility included … those who breach the public trust accountable for their criminal conduct.” “My office’s reforms were the direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… the case. The State Comptroller’s Office, United States Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Securities and Exchange … the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Postal Inspection Service and thank them for their continued … by Eckstein who owned another firm called Sisk Investment Services that he ran out of his Syosset home. He convinced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDeath Benefits
… for the remainder of the five or ten years. To change your beneficiaries for these options, submit a … or phone number, submit a letter with your beneficiary’s name and the correct information. Please include your NYSLRS … your beneficiaries if you die after retiring directly from service, or within one year of leaving public employment. Not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefits