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DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them … biggest mistake by using the Postal Service to further his scheme to defraud investors in Conmac Funding Corp. out of … purchases and paying other victims of the scheme. Additionally, Eckstein used some of the stolen funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDeath Benefits
… a Survivor’s Benefit. When you die, your survivors should contact us as soon as possible. Survivors can report the … update your option beneficiary’s mailing address or phone number, submit a letter with your beneficiary’s name and the … beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsVendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… Welcome to the New York State VendRep System The VendRep System is a … the vendor, which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users. As a State … page, choose to search for a vendor by "Name", "TIN" or "New York State Vendor ID" Choose option on which to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Livonia and the Seymour Public Library District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Fultonville – Claims Auditing (Montgomery County) Except for minor discrepancies, auditors found that the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamOpinion 88-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Authority To Institute (by town to challenge establishment of private landfill) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance … Whether the town can accept a gift of money from the citizens group to help defray legal expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… all four of the initial recommendations. Department of Civil Service – New York State Health Insurance Program – … Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30) The Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) administers the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsImplementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… to facilitate greater access, awareness, collaboration, and support of effective suicide prevention activities. The … April 2019 through May 2025. According to the U.S. Health and Human Services’ 2024 National Strategy for Suicide … 13.2 million people reported seriously considering suicide and 1.6 million reported a suicide attempt. Populations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/16/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… losses has left the city with an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 2.8 points higher than the February 2020 level of 3.7%, while the nation’s unemployment rate is only one-tenth of a point above its February 2020 level of … (4 points to reach 6.2% from 2019 to 2021) than those with no college education (7.8 points to reach 12.9%). Young …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceEnrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… the same member, which delays processing. Enrolling Off-Hours Employees Under most circumstances, optional employees … hours (for example, if they work the evening, weekend, or holiday shift), use Retirement Online to enroll them on the … their job information: Choose ‘Weekend,’ ‘After Hours’ or ‘Holiday’ from the dropdown based on when they worked. Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of Job Gains, State Takes Initial Steps Toward Recovery New York State’s total employment count hit an all-time high of more than 9.8 million in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs … the State’s largest monthly loss of jobs on record. New York City lost 944,000 jobs from February to April, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following … eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the arrest of Muhammad Adnan Saeed, owner of Sublime Medical Transportation and Heather Smith an employee/driver for the company, for the alleged theft of over $700,000 from the state’s Medicaid program. Saeed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… on a sealed indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … and Shaleen Mahtani, 56, of Paramus, N.J., were arraigned in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court on an indictment charging them with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was … the scheme. Defendant, Mohammad Chaudhry, 43, is accused of inflating Medicaid bills from January 2020 through … for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to inflate their payments. Defendant Noah Shook, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General … Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security fraud charges for stealing over $200,000 of … New York State and Local Retirement System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… DiNapoli. As DiNapoli’s report details, prior to the start of the pandemic, the Bronx was on an upward trajectory, with steady economic and population growth after years of economic decline. The pandemic, however, has stalled progress in the borough that is home to one-fifth of New Yorkers and has threatened to reverse the gains it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand … we continue to uncover local officials who take advantage of their position to steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… into law on Dec. 17. The measure, proposed by the Office of State Comptroller, allows municipalities identified as … budgeting requires officials to take a long-term view of the impact that spending decisions have on their finances. “Through our audits and fiscal profiles of communities across New York, my office has continually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planning