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DiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… (Transit) capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transit capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… stealing campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was … that he knowingly and falsely filed a 27 Day Post-General Disclosure report with the New York State Board of Elections, … stealing campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… said. “Over the coming months, the MTA will have to work closely with its funding partners to close the … Additional borrowing could increase pressure on fares and tolls, and while the MTA should look for opportunities for … on subways, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North have improved the MTA’s financial outlook. Additionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks totaling $8,600 … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk … their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and Sheriff Imperati for partnering to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… during his guilty plea allocution, after Johnson’s mother died on April 16, 2021, Johnson failed to notify the bank or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid … A 38yearold Queens woman today was sentenced to five years probation and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , Village of Liberty , Mount Vernon IDA , Town of Villenova and the … are properly performed and reviewed. Village of Liberty – Budget Review (Sullivan County) The significant … Library Town of Harmony Village of Hillburn Village of Liberty Mount Vernon IDA Town of Villenova and the Westmere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a … system and members from fraud and abuse. My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring … father’s pension benefits that he had no claim to,” said District Attorney Donnelly . “Public employees work hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… Fund (Fund) committed an additional approximately $2.4 billion to three funds as part of its Sustainable … the Fund.” The investments announced today include: $2 billion to the FTSE Russell TPI 1000 Climate Transition … energy, primarily in North America. $150 million to the Vision Ridge Partners Sustainable Asset Fund IV , a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic development agency, … these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the … legislation that established each program. Auditors found: ESD failed to produce many of the statutorily-required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Uniondale Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local … Budgeted revenues and expenditures for the 2014 proposed budget were reasonable and the budget was structurally … and/or approve, monitor or control the firehouse hall rental process. As a result, one commissioner was able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… 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: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for … A 37yearold Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as … his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed. … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When government spends hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to send a message that New … discretion, which ESDC allocated to promoting Start-Up NY, tourism, Taste NY and Masterbrand. As required by law, … by auditors. The 41 businesses plan to create 1,750 jobs over the next five years. Auditors calculated that ESDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. The joint investigation and forensic … determined that Miele paid her personal New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) bill with Village funds resulting in the Village paying over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… “The Governor has done the right thing. New York is facing many challenges as we … battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the state … The Governor has done the right thing New York is facing many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignation2019 Annual Audit
… totaling more than $4.28 million as part of our daily audit. In addition, we identified 917 product code errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… payments the Office of General Services (OGS) made to Summit Security Inc. (Summit) under statewide contract PS65725. Under the contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis … be temporary, much of the year-over-year growth will be for new initiatives and more funding for existing programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budget