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DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old … Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. DiNapoli’s audit … 2010-11 and 2011-12. DiNapoli’s audit identified $801,859 in reported costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state … grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony before Supreme Court Judge Roger D McDonough in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state … Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for special needs children, usually at the … SEIT program. To qualify for reimbursement, expenses have to meet SED’s criteria and include documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching out … and put to good use to help provide essential services for New Yorkers and to relieve the burden on taxpayers around … orders, refunds, rebates, utility deposits and amounts due for undelivered goods and services. Unclaimed funds date back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le … The former treasurer of the Le Roy FD and the Firemens Benevolent Assoc of the Vill of Le Roy stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… used the fire district water tanker for his wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. He also … his wife’s business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating, allegedly defrauded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure Act . Under the act, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would … of US Senator Elizabeth Warrens Climate Risk Disclosure Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… was contractually entitled to for more than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim … pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated to $2,307 per pay period. Instead, the district … or establish individual contracts for employees who do not belong to collective bargaining units; Refrain from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… to determine where collection efforts will have the best results, and assess the feasibility of entering into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Fund. DiNapoli also announced the appointment of Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, as the committee’s new … and a member of the New York and Florida bars, the U.S. Supreme Court bar, the U.S. Court of Claims, and numerous federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… steal over $1 million from the Medicaid program by billing for fake transportation services, duplicating and inflating … partners, especially Paul White of Viapath Technologies, for their tireless dedication to a comprehensive and thorough … of this criminal behavior and associated kickbacks for fraudulent charges has an impact beyond theft,” Oneonta …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school districts ensured … can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to … works and taxpayers are protected,” DiNapoli said. “DOT officials have also given us assurance that they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of … continue to show positive results, but the lower growth in June bears watching,” DiNapoli said. “The slowdown … Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $55 billion in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity … million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the state,” said DiNapoli. “This $50 million … returns to the state pension fund consistent with the risk of private equity. The program invests in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… The former Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department treasurer … in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an audit by State … The former Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… remain cautious in their sales tax revenue projections for 2024.” In January 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively consistent year-over-year … years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of … million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $880 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s office. As a result of Akorn’s actions the Fund will withdraw its shareholder … annual meeting this spring. The Fund holds 302,684 shares of Akorn with an estimated value of $14.5 million. “Botched executions are a nightmare that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executions