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DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… The President's proposed budget would cut the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) budget by nearly one-third. In … statewide response plan, with public input, to effectively address drinking water contamination incidents; Create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… $267 billion in debt, the equivalent of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued … Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) as issued for state purposes, better known as “backdoor borrowing,” … authority debt includes an additional $66.7 billion issued for authority purposes and $40.9 billion issued on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… “Joseph Junkovic shamelessly diverted $360,556 earmarked for cancer screening support to fund his opulent lifestyle of … the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for their work to bring Mr. Junkovic to justice, and I will … to charges that Junkovic, of the Bronx, through the not-for-profit corporation Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… today to stealing more than $5,000 in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … revealed that she falsified vouchers and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of … procurement and financial oversight; Contract for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records; and Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… 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/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System issued to his … godfather, Thomas Sullivan. Sullivan was a New York State pensioner, who retired from the Port Authority of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for … is using AI responsibly, ethically and transparently. Times Union Op Ed Commentary: New York Needs Better … The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… financing by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for political office in New York, especially … public financing for campaigns, reducing the influence of big donors while providing greater opportunity for a more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… in cash, claiming she found it at her home and in a filing cabinet at work. Later investigation revealed that Metz …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… Cohen, 70, pleaded guilty today before the Honorable Michael Obus in New York County Supreme Court to Grand … assigned to the case. Supervising Investigator Michael Ward of the Investigations Bureau is also working on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health … where people can enroll in Medicaid. An individual’s Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information is … whether NYSOH properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to eMedNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit … metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth. “Tracking the rise of prices, and the consumer response to these changes, is necessary to understand the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… was sentenced today for claiming simultaneous work hours at two public school districts, according to an audit and investigation released by State Comptroller … today in Erie County Court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and $18,229 in restitution, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… those, like the defendant, upon whom we depend to do the right thing, is always difficult to understand and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… William Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty to grand larceny … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to … by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… was conducted by the Comptroller’s Division of Investigations, with assistance from Investigator Dennis … Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski of the Attorney General’s Investigations Division which is led by Chief Investigator … Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000