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DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… expose this scheme and hold this official accountable.” Michael Denardo,38, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to grand … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… and used solely for the UPK program and that unspent funds are returned to the DOE. DOE generally agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… New York state's Medicaid system could have saved up to $13.6 … by DiNapoli's auditors. "Every public dollar spent on New York's Medicaid program counts," DiNapoli said. "Our … to prevent these problems from happening in the future." New York's Medicaid program, administered by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… felony. On October 12, 2016, Eydeler admitted to stealing pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees … prosecution of this case and others through our Operation Integrity partnership.” “The New York pension fund cannot … and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. This case was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… Local sales tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 … the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent average … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. County sales tax collections, excluding all cities, increased only 0.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the … protect the pension fund. My thanks to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on … our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… amount of savings individuals could have in their NY ABLE account. Now, the maximum account balance is $520,000, up from $100,000, giving account owners the opportunity to increase their tax-deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five … The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk who was fired for stealing court fines was sentenced today to five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… future, including a slowing economy here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The campaign, known as the Life Pass It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. In addition to the Life Pass it On Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness … has stagnated in recent years. Specifically: The Life Pass It On Trust Fund received contributions in the $4,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… New York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, … 2010, the state developed New York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health … New York States Medicaid system made as much as $121 million in inappropriate payments during 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… that, following her mother’s death, Jones, who was an account holder on her mother’s account, allegedly used her deceased mother’s bank card to withdraw $147,455 from her mother’s bank account. She transferred most of the money into her personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments … A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22000 in pension payments sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… often Empire State Development Corporation is either late or not reporting on the results of economic development … 2016. Auditors found 27 of 57 of general outcome reports, or 47 percent, were not finished (see Exhibit A in the … not evaluated; and 93 of 152 program-specific reports, or 61 percent, were not completed (see Exhibit C in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued … the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & … Bilingual that found the provider inappropriately charged New York City’s Department of Education nearly $1.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… . 36 See, for example, Wade B. Levan, “DOT Fiber Tax Discourages Connectivity Investment,” The … s://www.post-journal.com/opinion/local-commentaries/2020/10/dot-fiber-tax-discourages-connectivity-investment ; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued … pipes. In some cases, however, auditors found inaccurate meters or improper billing to be the problem. As a result, … Efficient operations would require that officials upgrade meters or improve the accuracy of the billing process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that earlier today, Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services … of Agriculture; Special Agent-in-Charge Beth Dinkins, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Special Agent in Charge Terry … her power as a Hempstead School District official to line her own pockets and those of her co-defendant for nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-scheme