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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… years, and we aggressively pursued prosecution in each case,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “If you’re … from the retirement system, we will track you down no matter where you live and make sure you pay it back. I … Attorney General Schneiderman for his prosecution of this case and others through our Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… sales tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent … of more than 5 percent. In some cases, these declines were due to technical adjustments, which can have a large impact … Ulster County had an increase of 8.4 percent, which was due in part to a rate change. Hamilton and Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… An examination of the New York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight of … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts have broad jurisdiction and … justice courts is a local responsibility and maintaining a court may pose administrative and financial challenges. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… "The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are … State of New York. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for selfdealing and we are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… today announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel … taxpayers. Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation has ensured that Mr. Dunkel has been brought to justice and the stolen funds will be returned. We continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances have been boosted by strong economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71). Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… department agreed with most of our recommendations and is working to fix the problems we have uncovered. It should … administered by the state Department of Health (DOH), is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; and $77,861 in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… The former chairman of the Wallkill Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright announced. “This chairman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third … with the Pulaski Police Department and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes after town officials … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." … meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in order … and other important information. Here is a checklist to get you started: Personal documents — passport, birth … friends and business associates who could be helpful. Also include names and numbers of your attorney, accountant, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 2021,” said DiNapoli. “While the pandemic does not appear to have prompted a ‘great resignation’ from the state … variety of factors, including new initiatives, reductions due to efficiencies, transfers of functions between agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021DiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… foreign-born resident who was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them seniors—between … their retirement savings and other finances, and using the money to fund business ventures and pay for his own personal … am grateful to my prosecutors for ensuring that Eckstein pays for his crimes with significant prison time, and to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-state