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Far 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-intendedNYC 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-soarState 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: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by … the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually … are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is being recycled. The agency also does little with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: 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 Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… drive long-term value for shareholders. “Companies have a responsibility to root out racial inequality within their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, … sentence sends a clear message: if you use taxpayer funds to line your own pocket, you will face serious … that City-funded organizations are misusing public funds and ensure that anyone who abuses their position or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… some cases, the health and safety of children were placed at risk. In a follow-up report, auditors determined ACS has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… City’s job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus. The city now … billion budget gap over the two-year period. To do so, it will draw down its reserves ($4 billion) and expand its … to face significant budget risks. Its financial plan does not fully reflect the impact of the state budget beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionComptroller 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-embezzlementDiNapoli: 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-yearDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… in the audit. The response is included in the audit. Audits: Department of Health: Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data Prior audits: Nursing Home Surveillance and Follow Up Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… provided critical financial support to New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H), but reliable funding and timely payments … communities and plan for future health crises. Report NYC Health + Hospitals Check Up: The Impact of COVID-19 Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli: 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 Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… (Fund), today outlined the Fund’s stewardship priorities for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate … are more likely to be profitable, sustainable investments for New York’s pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “The stewardship priorities and expectations we’ve established for portfolio companies, centered around our engagement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesDiNapoli: 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-back