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DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… stealing the pension and social security benefits he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our members, Comptroller DiNapoli, the … on the floor, and the victim was found in need of care. He was subsequently provided with the necessary treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … billing, cash receipts and disbursements. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Union Vale , Town of Waterloo and the City of Watertown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … villages are legally authorized to pay certain claims in advance of audit, 10 of 18 claims totaling $163,725 were … town billed the department for certain debt service costs in a manner that appears to be inconsistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … the Attorney General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern … disturbing when an elected official abuses the process and steals campaign funds,” said State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… against the defendants carry a maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to twice the loss amount, and a term of … to any other prison term. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statutes the defendant is convicted of violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to … rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them … Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, ranking their program choices. NYCPS uses a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… an increase of $5 billion (3.9%), from 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local economies, businesses and job markets,” … mindful about weighing the benefits these projects bring to their communities against their cost. My office reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… largely because of legal settlements and personal income tax (PIT) collections, according to a report released today … the past two years,” DiNapoli said. “As personal income tax collections in April of 2015 drove higher collections for … to the unusually high General Fund balance. State tax collections rose 5.1 percent from SFY 2014-15 to $74.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a … announced today. The evaluation of the Fund’s integrated oil and gas holdings is part of DiNapoli’s broader review of … managed public equity holdings in eight integrated oil and gas companies that it has determined are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… earning a final full-time salary of $112,000 with Nassau Community College. Hoffman was repeatedly notified of the earnings … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… entitled to. Through this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not … the SSA-OIG, which was conducting its own review of the fraud. A total of $264,700 in retirement system payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, March 2022 to February 2023), with leisure and hospitality sales on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … three quarters of the latest sales tax year STY March 2022 to February 2023 with leisure and hospitality sales on track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurate, complete or timely financial records and reports. The board did not perform an audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by … State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to low-income New Yorkers or to those who have … claims processing system, allowed improper payments for services involving ordering, prescribing, referring, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… court purposes. As a result, there were 819 unpaid parking tickets, totaling $27,301 for the audit period. The court also had up to $1.1 million of unpaid parking tickets dating back to 1986. Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… op-ed, “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature … and former employees are mounting. While public employers in New York annually pay contributions to pre-fund pensions, … paying the minimum due on a credit card rather than paying in full or setting up a payment plan to reduce the debt. And …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… "Our electoral process is jeopardized when people like Ms. Mendez scheme to undermine laws to fund candidates," … Force on Public Integrity. The Attorney General would also like to thank the New York City Department of Investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemePreparing and Applying for Retirement
… is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for … of during retirement. If your retirement is further in the future, it is never too early to start planning for … a physical or mental condition. For more information about the types of benefits available and how to apply, visit our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… allowed the city to regulate rent for non-rent-controlled apartment buildings built before 1974 with six units or more. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintaining