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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited … the public trust by disregarding the law and stealing funds she was not entitled to,” James said. “We will continue … society’s bank account. She also used $5,300 of society funds to repay a personal loan. To facilitate her theft, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli … deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain penalties for violations of the deposit law go to the Environmental … Of the active deposit initiators, 39 did not file a return for any quarter during the audit period and eight were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… He will also pay a $5,000 fine. The jury found that Wills used public matching funds from his 2009 campaign for City … chief of staff. The grant stipulated that the money had to be used to conduct four public service projects. Yet … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… the eligibility requirements? There is no need to enroll in the Survivor’s Benefit Program. You are automatically … from State service at age 55 or older, participate in the State University Optional Retirement Program (TIAA), … upon your death will receive the survivor’s benefit in addition to any pension benefit that becomes payable. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… apprenticeship programs provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand trades, … data collection, reporting, and information sharing with both businesses and apprentices. This will ensure … York state income or franchise tax to eligible employers with an approved program. Audit Recommends Improvements The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Zielinski appeared before Judge Jonathan Bernstein in Sand Lake Town Court on May 10. Their next court appearances are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… DiNapoli said. “My audit found the agency needs to do a much better job in ensuring that applicants have been … as when they started but received $113,950 in assistance. After NYCIDA staff complete their analysis, they present … and no information on why applicants were denied, making it hard to ensure that the process for getting these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and … to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the State Police, and … arraigned before Judge Anthony Neddo at the Watertown City Court Centralized Arraignment Part. Pais was charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… actions have been and will be taken to address them. DOH’s full response is included in the complete audit. Read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. … that level of public attention. Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, … solely to benefit private enterprise. Give flexibility in times of emergency. The constitution’s emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … Corporation but does not have the authority to make a gift of real property to a private entity. Town of Owego – … supervisor does not review bank statements or canceled check images to verify that only those disbursements approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… and Nichole Murray must pay the United States $31,872.90 to resolve allegations that they submitted false timecards in … stole from the very students they were supposed to be helping. My thanks to U.S. Attorney Freedman, and our other partners in law … and Nichole Murray must pay the United States $3187290 to resolve allegations that they submitted false timecards in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… pays medical bills that a third-party insurer should have covered, and not enough is being done to make sure … is billed. To address instances where a TPHI should have paid instead of Medicaid, the DOH—in partnership with … responsibility of Medicare, not Medicaid, and that should have been refunded to the state. Also, auditors presented a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… our students.” The New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was introduced to help improve … disorders” was the most addressed warning sign in trainings offered in 11 of the districts. Of the 14 districts that offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… spending,” DiNapoli said. “Over the last four years, my auditors have focused on the Medicaid program, uncovering … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, … a complex set of state rules and local needs to determine how to best educate our children and pay for it,” DiNapoli … receive less aid and rely more on property taxes. Long Island (66.3 percent) and the Mid-Hudson region (64.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous … according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli … shelter facilities provide safe accommodations for some of New York’s most vulnerable residents.” The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionOpinion 90-14
… land surveying and legal expenses incurred in connection with subdivision review so long as they are reasonably … independent contractors to perform services in connection with subdivision review and approval. In the alternative, you … in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14