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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in … CalPERS and other U.S. and European investors. A full list of this year’s co-filers is available here . About the … is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $192 billion in assets under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the … for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The … with State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Division of Investigations and Division of Local Government and School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for sentencing Tuesday and … Examiner’s morgue. Further investigation revealed that Christopher Bunn had withdrawn the money from his father’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… 2019-20. $463.9 million in debt pre-payments were made the last week of the fiscal year for state-supported debt. … (including federal funds) that were due to be paid the last week of fiscal year 2019-20 were delayed until April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are … DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting investments in those that … this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of crude oil from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… uniform rate of assessment to all properties listed on the Town’s assessment roll. Ensure all applicants provide … granting exemptions. Annually verify income to support Senior Citizen exemptions. … Determine whether town assessors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… $673,000 in improper and questionable bonuses to physicians over a three-year period, according to an audit … its incentive and bonus programs, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments that should not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019 - Interactive Map
… Data (Excel) | Read Press Release … States balance of payments with the federal government in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019-interactive-mapDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions enrolled … In Fall 2023, 367,542 students were enrolled at the State University of New York (SUNY), its first year-over-year … and is forecast to undergo a precipitous drop beginning in 2025 – a looming “enrollment cliff.” The impact of enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … Albany, NY 12236. … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were … who worked an excessive amount of overtime (from 18 to 24 hours in one day) on two separate occasions. Working an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced his office will audit the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream … and school board outlining the scope of the audits and when they will begin. The audit of Valley Stream Union Free … related to approval of the Green Acres Mall Project. There is no timeline for the completion of the audits. For access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of the … conclusions. One of the most glaring examples relates to nursing home deaths. The report cites figures based on Centers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… In November, the city also introduced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Savings Program, consisting entirely of savings from … is expected to generate savings of $785 million in FY 2025, and less than $100 million total during FY 2026 and … include new and expanded tariffs, with local impacts on prices and certain industries. This lack of certainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that … her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Doorley and Sheriff … for the people of their communities,” Doorley said. “I am pleased that the defendant is taking responsibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety … and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based on how wide their impact is, their location and the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… nation, including obstacles to employment, higher rates of poverty and lower earnings than those without … our progress. However, when it comes to employment, a cornerstone of the American dream, we have great work ahead … https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt7-2020.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… York State Police and District Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, … Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case serves … to make a purchase with the department’s debit card and it was declined due to lack of funds. Fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-department