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DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took … of her position as treasurer and thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her … 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/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget
… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new state budget as the state is … into the pandemic, the number of cases remains high in New York but the accelerated pace of vaccinations and job growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The district’s … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and approved 4.8 million … refund requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules … “Tax cheats are continually coming up with new schemes to get money they aren’t entitled to. My office works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of … DiNapoli’s office. “Cheon Park blatantly enriched himself to the tune of millions of dollars and deprived children with … plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Porter – Capital Projects (Niagara County) Town resources are being inappropriately reported and sequestered in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… the 2019 budget, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City’s … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2022-23, DEC All Funds spending totaled $1.5 billion, an increase of $135.3 … Greenhouse Gas Initiative. … In SFY 202223 DEC All Funds spending totaled $15 billion an increase of $1353 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … and benefit expenses each year between 2010 and 2014 due to those actions. The Thruway has also received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national … 73,000 made their homes in upstate cities, primarily Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. The report found that the … English.” Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/immigration/immigration_2016.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on stronger financial footing than seven months ago with $1.9 … of the MTA’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The MTA plans to use … the MTA has eliminated the 2014 budget gap and reduced out-year gaps to a cumulative total of $240 million from $638 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not adequately enforcing NYC Transit violations has cost tens of millions more over … that processes and adjudicates summonses for violations of NYC Transit rules such as fare evasion ($100), graffiti or … the most unpaid summonses. In its response to the audit, NYC Transit disputed some findings and accepted others. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… come under pressure to offset the impact with its own funds rather than allowing vital services to be cut. These estimates exclude most federal Medicaid funds, which do not flow through the city's budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… next capital plan, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s capital … MTA’s capital work. Before the pandemic, the MTA averaged $7.1 billion in commitments to capital projects (2016-2019). … prior. Since 2019, however, debt has risen to accommodate increased capital spending, reaching $40.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… formal policies around the accumulation and uses of these funds.” DiNapoli’s report notes the city faces heightened … a $1.4 billion drawdown of contingency reserves, these funds offset billions in additional spending needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and … for his actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement across the State to protect unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … Development School (“SDS”), for overcharging the State of New York for services rendered by SDS and for failing to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementThe Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation
Fueled by inflation, transportation prices in the New York City metropolitan area rose by almost two times as much as overall costs between 2019 and 2022, growing by over 21 percent. Since then, prices have come down.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-16-2025.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-payments