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DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the … in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… or about $1.2 billion, for FY 2021. New York City is a top global destination for visitors drawn to its … and Policy Issues for Congress (2015), at EveryCRSReport.com . 2 Country-specific international data is from Tourism … 30% 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies 30% 711211 Sports Teams and Clubs 30% 711212 Racetracks 30% 711219 Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10.pdfDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by Chemung, Onondaga, Orange, Schenectady and Warren counties from Jan. 1, 2011 to March 1, 2013. Auditors … and 75 inmates receiving inappropriate Medicaid benefits. Warren County did not have any inappropriate social welfare … For a copy of the individual report on Warren County, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel for padding his bills and stealing more than $110,000 from … pleaded guilty to one count of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, a Class E felony, in Albany … more than $1.5 million from 2006 to 2013 in state funds for immunization grant contracts. As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… York State and Local Employees Retirement System intended for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in … no matter where you live and make sure you pay it back. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his prosecution of … the entire restitution amount of $131,038.60. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… District official Timothy Gregg drives home an important lesson: corrupt officials who abuse their position to enrich …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York State Department of Health (DOH) found that medications and potentially … Health Centers (Centers). “The state Department of Health oversees the administration of essential health … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York State Department of Health DOH found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersComptroller DiNapoli's Office Releases State Revenue Forecast
… The Office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … from Robert Ward, deputy comptroller for the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis, providing a state budget … The Office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the … today from Robert Ward deputy comptroller for the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis providing a state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapolis-office-releases-state-revenue-forecastOpinion 88-31
… originally deposited such money. Upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal, the … Law also provides that "upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal" … Ann., 1986, p 128). Section 99-m does not define the word "case", but CPL, §1.20(16) defines a "criminal action" as: (a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… supply.” According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet and nearly half of all packaged products … such as shampoo, ice cream and detergent contain palm oil. Similarly, the WWF says global soy production has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left … of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New Yorkers off a registry, a list of individuals prohibited from holding jobs … provisions of the State Social Services Law, the Justice Center limited auditors' access to records and only permitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityMonsey Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-62-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Monsey Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Monsey Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/monsey-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-62-fTransforming Into Construction & Development
… Objective To determine whether the reorganization of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s MTA Capital … to the renamed MTA Construction & Development as part of transforming the MTA resulted in improved service levels … largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-development