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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending

… on political causes is inherently risky, and the stakes are raised when it's done behind closed doors," DiNapoli … have the right to know if their investment dollars are being spent on political agendas that are not in the company's best interest." Currently, Wynn …

DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses

… N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its … deliveries from Gobble Meals. She also used taxpayers’ funds to make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax … Junction NY for allegedly stealing more than $88000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its …

DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft

… Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart took advantage of her position and the public's trust by diverting public … work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of Mayfield, was charged with two counts of grand larceny in …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on End of Legislative Session

The failure to enact procurement reform was a missed opportunity to protect taxpayers dollars and prevent corruption

DiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending

… Inc., and DraftKings Inc. “Investors need and deserve full transparency and accountability on the use of corporate …

Report on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Enacted Budget, April 2019

This year’s State budget process was complicated by December and January tax revenues falling billions of dollars short of expectations.

Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students

… co-defendants – Rabbi Samuel Hiller, 59, of Far Rockaway, Ira Kurman, 54, of Hewlett, and Roy Hoffmann, 53, of Woodmere … Thomas P. DiNapoli notified ICDC and specifically, Ira Kurman, that it planned to conduct a routine audit of …

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case

… Cizik pleaded guilty on January 21, 2015 to a one-count Indictment charging her with the crime of Grand Larceny in … in Florida, and extradited to Albany County to face the Indictment. …

DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record

… market turmoil battered profits, according to an estimate State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released today. “The … said. “And, despite the decline in bonuses from last year, State and City personal income tax collections remain strong. … Wall Street activities account for up to 20 percent of State tax revenues and 9 percent of City tax revenues. He …

DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008

… percent in 2008 in response to record losses suffered by the securities industry, according to an estimate released … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli noted that the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), which infused billions of dollars into the financial system, helped prevent more institutions from …

Personal Income Tax Refunds

… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment … 12,335 refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. …

DiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft

Implications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… March and April 2020, nearly 2 million jobs were lost in New York State and, as of August 2021, only 55 percent of … jobs. Economic forecasts are inherently subject to risk, but the path of the coronavirus pandemic will heavily … of the Budget (DOB) projected that tax revenues would not again reach the SFY 2019-20 level until SFY 2023-24. …

DiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town

… Letitia James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and … of dollars from the town he was supposed to be serving. Today, we are ensuring that he will be held accountable. I … Letitia James and the New York State Police announced today …

Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance

… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy … enrolled recipient, and in turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the Medicaid services their recipients require, … have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or Medicare Part …

DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines

… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants.  “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …

DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments

… up their fiscal foundations,” DiNapoli said. “By focusing on ensuring structural budget balance, using realistic … to weather whatever financial challenges lay ahead. My office continues to support local governments by offering … counties, cities, towns and villages failed to file AFRs on time. For fiscal year 2023, 233 (14.8%) had not filed AFRs …

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a record $48 million … many fees. Despite the change in law, the NYS Abandoned Property Law remains unchanged – gift cards and certificates … to see if they are owed money. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …

Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator

… appointed to safeguard. Instead, due to the diligence of my staff and our partnership with U.S. Attorney Berman and … for a fee for estate administrators like Parisi based on a percentage of the value of the estate’s assets. A … New York State Comptroller. In or about June 2017, Parisi, on behalf of the estate, retained Stokes Asset Recovery …

Comptroller 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 … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of … Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael Koffler, entered into a lease for space for the …