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DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with … remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping … percent) in the first half of 2017. This increase accounts for nearly half (48 percent) of the total growth statewide of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… state to be $68.2 billion and an additional $68.3 billion for local governments outside of New York City that have … public employee retires, the individual is often eligible for benefits including a pension and health insurance. While … pension costs are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice was … Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a … New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now … maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other … Thomas P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersSpecial Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
… Information for members about 25 year special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Suffolk County peace officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Special Plan for Town of Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers (Sections 89-q and 603(m))
… Information for members about special plan for Town of Elmira Distract 1 Traffic Officers Sections 89q …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-town-elmira-district-1-traffic-officers-sections-89-q-and-603mDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… local and federal investigating agencies. “Mtui and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of … with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) . “HHS-OIG works with … including Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, the Otsego County District Attorney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… statutory, rather than informal, reserves. This will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic … more burden on the state’s remaining debt capacity and New York's already high debt levels. "My office will review … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… State Police for their continued partnership and ensuring she will be held accountable.” “The Schuyler County DA’s … withdrew nearly $20,000 from department accounts; however, she could provide less than $5,000 in receipts to support the … held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president and interim treasurer from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up … Yorkers rely on and improving the state’s long-term fiscal standing. "My office will analyze the final enacted budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23IX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents (GAD) from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. … can establish pre-award projects for awards that agencies receive on an ongoing basis (e.g. annually, quarterly … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle “Shelly” Stevens, the former executive director of … Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle Shelly Stevens pleaded guilty for stealing $1711 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Freedman, and our other partners in law enforcement, for their dedication to ensuring justice is served and that … prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended … conduct that could undermine an important safety net for struggling students.” “Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to … light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” “Jennifer Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former Clerk-Treasurer, … a village official stemming from the joint investigation. “Henry was entrusted to protect the village’s funds, instead … said DiNapoli. “This behavior is unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes … Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, … advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in … a loved one to COVID-19 before their service retirement can be made official. The Executive Order applies to member … period before a public employees service retirement can take effect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… son, the sole beneficiary of his father’s will. New York law provides for a fee to estate administrators like Bayard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlement