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DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… Kevin P. Bruen said, “This arrest demonstrates the hard work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… government needs to provide assistance to those hit hard by this virus or the budget cuts could be severe in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson Heights’ diverse and dynamic immigrant community is the … economic success, some challenges remain. The Jackson Heights area is living proof of the positive economic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… nearly three years. Three of these were never occupied or awarded to an applicant. Two were fully furnished units … for homeless applicants, including one that was never awarded and has been vacant for more than three years. The other furnished apartment was awarded for 13 months but, as of May 2022, had been vacant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… In May, 10 people were killed and another 10 injured by a student at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school. In February, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… districts. “Local school district officials are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Village of Chatham’s former Clerk-Treasurer, following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest of a village official stemming from the joint investigation. “Henry was entrusted to protect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Richard L. Cook III, 57, a resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of … in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cook is charged with stealing over $200,000 in pension … the unsealing of a onecount indictment charging Richard L Cook III 57 a resident of Atlanta Ga with the crime of Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages for fighting hard for this legislation, and I urge the Governor to sign it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… Sheriff and The State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work and collaboration in this matter.” “The Ontario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… public employees who earned their pensions over years of hard work. Financial abuses like the alleged theft committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… state pension payments via direct deposit into a joint checking account he shared with the defendants. Stephen Toumey’s … name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account shared by her, Stephen, and the deceased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… over the last several years. This is only the latest.” “I commend the Comptroller and DA’s offices, and our State … travel. In total, Thorne used $1,068 in squad funds to pay for these expenses. Thorne, 57, was charged with two … 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/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… York State Department of Taxation and Finance for their hard work through the course of a lengthy investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… and inspection policy and procedures. Increase the hard memory module capacity for R142s and R142As to be in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… “The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City particularly hard, causing massive job losses at major employers such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… federal budget relief, the City will need to make hard choices to ensure budget balance in the current fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… and financial losses. It’s past time for Amazon to take a hard look at how it is addressing racial justice in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events and hard to predict changes in seasonal weather patterns. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events and hard to predict changes in seasonal weather patterns. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farms