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Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… of the estate of a former resident of Mt. Vernon, in or about April 2017. His duties as administrator included … held in the custody of the New York State Comptroller. In or about June 2017, Parisi, on behalf of the estate, retained … dollars. Parisi was interviewed by a Postal Inspector in or about November 2017. He falsely told the Postal Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtDiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… Senator James Sanders Jr. and Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson, would help more community and minority owned banks … DiNapoli . “I thank Senator Sanders and Assemblymember Anderson for their leadership, as well as Ponce Bank and the … I thank State Comptroller DiNapoli and Assemblymember Anderson for their partnership and leadership. Together, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expandDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… among financially disadvantaged and culturally diverse families." The request to eliminate the minimum contribution … Program provides a platform to empower communities and families to save for their children's post-secondary … Opening up these college savings vehicles to more families will go a long way in helping NYC Kids RISE achieve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State … Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… of equipment in use at facilities used by surveyors to sample equipment for inspection is not always complete. … auditors visited had approximately 500 pieces of resident care-related medical equipment, of which only four would need … over time. While generators are not considered resident care equipment, they are necessary to power such items during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by … parents and school districts about the perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our … efforts should be taken to reduce student absenteeism." Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing at least 10 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 120 firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… announced today that he has appointed Elliott Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and … announced today that he has appointed Elliott Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… property taxes and more than $8,000 of the dog licensing fees and other fees. She submitted monthly reports from January 2011 to … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… office, Sheingold served as chief counsel to the New York State Inspector General, with a focus on fraud and … Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… to 100 percent of the safety defects within the 24-hour window. However, auditors noted that there is a material risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal Year … today. The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by about nine percent … The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease by about 11 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from the state … development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term budget planning is vital to the fiscal health of our localities,” … all or part of the costs associated with long-term budget planning. Multiyear financial planning is a tool that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid … A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details the vast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkFind Opportunities to Do Business with New York State
… right for you and your business. Contract Reporter - New York State’s official source for State contracting … the rules related to discretionary purchases. Open Book New York - Research active State contracts. New York … Streamlined Grant Process Support for Minority- and/or Women-owned Businesses (MWBEs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/find-opportunities-do-business-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… today examined Rehabilitation Support Services Inc. (RSS) which, in 2014, claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses … Cumulatively, these six audits have identified about $2.4 million in recommended disallowances and questioned … identified over $32,000 in unallowable expenses paid to RSS in 2014, including nearly $17,000 for a company board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… as Dutchess County Comptroller from 2018 until 2024 after winning her first bid for elected office in 2017. Lois was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip off taxpayers and … of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money and used it to line the pockets of his relatives, with no benefits for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-charges