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DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State … allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… government sales tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) … in first-half collections. Hamilton County saw the highest growth in the first half at 14.6%, followed by the … in the First Half of 2025 Data Regional Table with Detailed Sales Tax Collections by County and City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the department … and payments, including crypto currency transactions, credit card payments, and cash withdrawals with the funds he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… into the future and could leave less money to pay for services, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … federal aid to balance its budgets through 2025. By 2026, the MTA faces a budget gap of over $2 billion and … budget over time. By contrast, New York City imposes a threshold of 15% on its debt burden. Lockbox funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local officials adequately considered the … revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Due to uncertainties in available state funding for highway improvements that were planned to be made in 2020, officials delayed highway improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… to process nonresident alien Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) payments using the … United States to attend those schools, U.S. Department of State-designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsors and J-1 … (TIN) are subject to 30% withholding. OSC Actions: A new earn code SVS has been created so that the SEVIS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are found, according to an … too many of our nursing home residents suffer needlessly due to substandard care and neglect. And, far too often, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… to suffer from asthma. Children in Hunts Point, Mott Haven, and East Harlem are hospitalized for asthma at more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… to be 1.3% in 2024 with a slight increase of 1.9% in 2025. For State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, All Funds revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New … between individuals’ shelter placements and outcomes, it found that appropriate placement in a specialized facility … and on the path to stable housing. DHS’ shortcomings can have serious implications. It’s my hope that DHS uses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Better Life Experience Act of 2014. New York is one of 40 states in the country that offer this type of program. NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Enrollment and Billing (Erie County) Certain billings to school districts of residence were not accurate and … that appropriated a total of $19 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) The board needs to improve its policies and procedures over credit card use … environment that fosters compliance and transparency due to its lack of policies, guidelines and monitoring. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Petersburgh , Village of Pomona and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, … reconciliations. Village of Pomona – Financial Condition (Rockland County) Village officials did not adequately monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … bank and deposit slips did not include sufficient detail to verify that all moneys collected were deposited. Village … In addition, the county’s enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved as it does not have formal procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … policy when entering into transactions to purchase new insurance policies. St. Paul Boulevard Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Auditors discovered district employees used computers to visit social networking, shopping, travel, entertainment … location, increasing the risk for unauthorized access to the network. Mamaroneck Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a … because of ineffective policies and processes, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Health can do more to maximize rebate collections from drug companies,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companies