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DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… fruits and vegetables and helping students learn about food production through farm-to-school programs, but the … district spending 11 percent of its food budget on local products. Over the years, the food industry has moved to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… years earlier. The industry is crucial to both the state and city, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and providing a key indicator that our economy is healthy.” … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, and this case reminds us that we must vigilantly protect it. I am … credit for aggressively and thoroughly pursuing this case. Through our Joint Task Force on Public Integrity, the … General’s office is the lead investigator assigned to this case. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (Schoharie County) The board did not ensure purchases … to be paid. Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (Madison County) Board members did not ensure that complete … Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (Madison County) The secretary-treasurer maintained adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… than it received. Only New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut fared worse while New Mexico fared the best. … "New York gives more than it gets back from Washington and threats to cut federal funding for health care and other … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
Construction noise complaints called into New York Citys 311 system have more than doubled in recent years rising from 14259 in 2010 to 37806 in 2015
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Queens … of Woodmere – were indicted on the alleged thefts in 2014. All were accused of illegally diverting millions of dollars … as required by the state. Hiller, Kurman and Hoffman all previously pleaded guilty to first-degree grand larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… and Daniel Laniado, while not employed by ICDC, was a self-described "investor" in ICDC. Kurman and Hoffman, who … York, the Department of Education contracts with private service providers to deliver services for those who require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… York City securities industry employees are forecast to rise by 8 percent to $20 billion during this year’s bonus … York City securities industry employees are forecast to rise by 8 percent to $20 billion during this years bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… program. Determining the specific obstacles is a necessary first step for HCR to begin addressing the problems. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal … billion from the same period a year ago as personal income tax (PIT) receipts, the state’s largest source of revenue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses. She ultimately routed $3.3 million to … fraud also negatively impacted our city’s minority and women owned business enterprises by denying them the chance … projects be awarded to certified minority and women owned business enterprises (“MWBE”), in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by spending choices made during the … It is also necessary for the federal government to take concrete steps to alleviate spending pressure from assisting … the Financial Plan of the City of New York (August 2023) … NYC faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… for the year with gaps of more than $1 billion in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With … state taxes provide more than 44% of MTA’s revenue in 2024, up from 37% in 2019, making up for the drop in … (13%) will combine to make up 39% of the MTA’s revenue in 2024, well below 2019 when they brought in more than half of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… effectively.” Ardsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (Westchester County) The district’s employee benefit … by almost $178,000. The district’s remaining reserve funds were funded at reasonable levels. Babylon Union Free … for the establishment and use of three of its four reserve funds. Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… in 2016. Both the state and city budgets depend heavily on the securities industry and lower profits could mean fewer … are not included. The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax trends, which do not distinguish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in court: MICHAEL KLEIN was first elected treasurer of the … Assistant United States Attorneys Olga Zverovich, James McMahon, Andrew Dember, Maurene Comey, Michael Maimin, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant … Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (HUFSD), and Maria Caliendo, the owner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… Staten Island Expressway reconstruction. $3.4 million to Callanan Industries Inc. for pavement maintenance and small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014