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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… shareholders who are concerned about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert … straw donations and stealing thousands of dollars in New York City public matching funds during Alvarez's … its partnership in this investigation. DOI Commissioner Mark G. Peters said, "This City Council candidate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… officer. SNUG is a violence-reduction initiative that uses street outreach to address the issues causing gun violence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followControls Over Selected Expenditures
… to May 10, 2018. Background OVS’ mission is to provide compensation to innocent victims of crime and their families … Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims. OVS is led … and therefore claimants must exhaust all other sources of compensation before it pays for their crime-related losses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/controls-over-selected-expendituresDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli along with Attorney … $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme … violation of the public trust. Now, after a conviction by a jury of his peers, Ruben Wills will face the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 2 Members The following rules apply … of member service credit. You must repay each outstanding loan in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji … numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out … into her activities began with a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing campaign funds and lying about money he received from his inaugural committee for personal benefit. Mr. Thomas was arrested on a felony … the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and his failure to disclose it. "This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t … loan is 75 percent of your annuity savings contribution balance, minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have … minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. … duty to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” … held accountable when they violate that trust,” District Attorney Swanson said. “I want to thank the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… a corporate culture that embraces equity and inclusion. Many companies are taking meaningful steps towards achieving … not just in a given year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed … to promote diversity on boards, and engagement successes have added 29 diverse members to boards of directors. Racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Fund for local charities and from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice … and monitoring selected public protection grant programs to ensure expenses are allowable under the related contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; United States Attorney Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special … garage, O’Hara’s Service Station, which Moore’s Homes did not perform. O’Hara issued checks to Moore’s Homes reflecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations, according … the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs such as obsessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … must address the four categories below before you can make a determination. Category Factors to be considered … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Conduct a Responsibility Review … You should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationHow to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… questionnaire was filed online, and, if not, attach the paper questionnaire. If you find the vendor to be: … applies whether the questionnaire was filed online or by paper. When completing the questionnaire, the vendor may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart was obligated to act as a responsible steward of these funds and to use them to better the lives of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… made into the joint account and a total of $5,050.16 in paper pension checks made payable to Steven Tuomey’s father … that Kelly Tuomey forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… call on seven corporations in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political … said. “At a minimum companies should voluntarily disclose how much and where they are putting their resources.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spending