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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… attacks took the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. New York and the nation have … that day. We remain defiantly freedom loving and Lower Manhattan embodies that spirit in New York. Lower Manhattan has rebuilt itself and is prospering. As my recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… Budget proposal: “The Executive Budget proposal put forth today by Governor Hochul comes at a time of continued … is projected to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m particularly concerned about the out-year … statutory reserves is necessary. “My office will release a more detailed analysis of the Executive Budget in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State University Police Plan
… retirement benefits); Benefits you may receive if you leave public service before you meet the age requirement for … working for a public employer or, if eligible, after you leave public employment (death benefits). I am joined by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliComptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Immigration Ban
… Executive Order still cuts at who we are as Americans and New Yorkers," New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … "Immigrants are important to the fabric of our communities and the state's economy. Policies that target nationalities, … recent reports have shown, our rich diversity of cultures and experiences strengthens New York on a daily basis." Last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-immigration-banComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… disclose information as required by New York City law. Under New York City law, elected officials are required to file annual financial … Attorneys General Jerrold L. Steigman and Andrew L. Weinstein, of the Public Integrity Bureau, are prosecuting …
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
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for stealing campaign … lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was sentenced to pay a $13,000 fine in … P DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for …
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
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over …
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
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly accepting withdrawing and spending nearly $80000 in funds from pension payments
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
… funding alone for the Medicaid program is projected to account for $22.4 billion. While the Department of Health …
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
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
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
… the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public … District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law … York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent and thorough investigative work of the State …
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
… benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay full … to significant lengths to keep that money coming in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for his … benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay full …
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
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
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
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of $90,000. Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, and Mahtani, 56, of … A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsNew 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 announced that on … schemes. A joint investigation was conducted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of the New York State Comptroller, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Orange County White Collar …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Chautauqua County … to District Attorney Schmidt, who then partnered with State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office to investigate the matter. The joint investigation and State Comptroller’s forensic audit revealed that from April …
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
… to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many … 50 individuals and had scammed them out of a total of $12 million. Many of the victims were senior citizens who … Brody, of Pennsylvania, was previously sentenced on Sept. 12, 2019, to 2-1/3 to seven years in prison after pleading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDeath Benefits
… the Death Benefits — Members page .) Certain pension payment options provide a lifetime benefit to a beneficiary. … Post-Retirement Death Benefit This is a one-time, lump sum benefit payable to your beneficiaries if you die after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsVendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… System The VendRep System is a web-based application for the creation, completion, certification, and review of … Questionnaires by the vendor, which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity … an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks for which they have the authority. Roles are initially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersEco News - April 2024
Over the last year, my office has conducted audits of the State’s air quality monitoring, the MTA’s preparedness for extreme weather events, the security of our water supply and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/eco-newsletter-2024.pdf