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DiNapoli: 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-scheme

Life 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-survivors

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19

… month of March, tax receipts were $811.7 million above the latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in … to $170.9 billion, but was $856 million lower than DOB’s latest estimate. The difference was primarily due to … initially anticipated and $660.7 million higher than DOB’s latest projection from February. A deposit of $250 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning

… met with officials at 15 school districts (see audit for list) and reviewed the 14 public districts’ compliance with … in September 2018 and expects to use a portion of the funds to hire a full-time staff person to improve its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planning

DiNapoli: 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-city

DiNapoli: $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-state

New 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-va

DiNapoli: 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-payments

DiNapoli: 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-theft

DiNapoli: 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-fees

Compliance 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-follow

DiNapoli 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-theft

DiNapoli 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-employee

Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)

… for grade changes. Grade changes tested that were made by non-teachers, after the marking periods closed, lacked … prior years. Periodically review the grade changes made by the heightened permission users and determine the … controls due to a lack of an audit log function by certain grading systems. … Controlling Access to Student …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3

DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity

… at some point between 2019-21, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found that … of food insecurity were highest for households headed by single mothers at 24.3%, as well as households headed by … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurity

DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme

… a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon … taxpayers for her own personal enrichment. The FBI and our Law Enforcement partners are committed to fighting public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-scheme

DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023

… pandemic period have subsided. Local officials should plan for sales tax revenue with more stable and modest growth rates.” Local sales tax collections in the … tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023

DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines

… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-fines