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Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
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
… his personal business, and making electronic transfers to pay his credit card and cell phone bills, according to two … funds from both the department and association accounts to pay his personal bills and forged the signatures of other … his personal business and making electronic transfers to pay his credit card and cell phone bills …
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
… their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … the Government and Official Misconduct and arraigned in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is … Perry stated, "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought …
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
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk … and what steps they are taking to minimize climate risk in their operations. "Global investors are aggressively … from our portfolio companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator …
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
… P. DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic … P DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic …
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
… job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls and related fees, including $276.3 million it has a collection … more than 90% of the Thruway’s revenue. Ninety percent of toll revenues are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through … time to reprogram its system to incorporate revisions in toll violations and that, while there was no collection …
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
… “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the … to Comptroller DiNapoli for entrusting the chairmanship to me,” Dubin said. “New York state’s pension fund remains one …
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
… principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal over $1 … arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in a systematic scam to defraud the Medicaid program of … fraud impacts us all and diverts money from those truly in need. Thanks to the partnership between my office, Otsego …
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)
… the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are …
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
… Limnes’ apparent connection to two debarred companies for prevailing wage violations in his prior rejection of the … The State Comptroller reviews and approves contracts for all state agencies and some contracts for state public authorities. While DiNapoli’s office legally …
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
… in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of 12.2% or nearly $604 million compared to the same quarter …
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
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for … The program has returned nearly $300 million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the …
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
… Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an … Tantillo and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department for prosecuting this case and seeing that justice was done.” … Court after he stole more than $82000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees according to an …
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
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to … flat increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s …
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
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in response to a Common Retirement Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn Pharmaceuticals … products in executions. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 … buys Israel bonds because we have confidence in the spirit of innovation and tenacity of Israeli people and in the … New York joined Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Ohio and other public U.S. funds in purchasing $150 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and … involved in CTE are more engaged and graduate at higher rates. According to a national non-profit entity that … information through January 9, 2020, determined whether current Department CTE activities were sufficient to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-follow