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DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… was uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was … Patrick Swanson and his staff for their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the State Comptroller’s …
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
… for increasing the city’s reserves in recent years.” Nationwide job growth during the first half of 2016 was the … refinancing bonds issued by the Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp. The report also found that the Health and Hospitals …
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
… 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. In November 2015, the …
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
… state developed New York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance …
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
… South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining … valued at over $10,000 under false pretenses. “Ms. Jones allegedly sought to profit off of her mother’s death … assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ mother retired after almost 30 years as a clerk for …
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.
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life …
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
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was … “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… assistance to participants. For example, 12 programs with appropriations during the period totaling over $500 … was no evidence when they were published. For 27 reports with evidence of when they were completed, auditors found … are issued in a timely manner to provide decision makers with relevant information to evaluate the various economic …
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 & Preschool Inc., which … disabilities of the help they need. His guilty plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced that earlier today Sharon Gardner the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District HUFSD pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program … DeCarlo and Murray were supposed to help the students of Syracuse graduate from high school,” DiNapoli said. “Instead, … not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the Syracuse City School District,” said Onondaga County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output and nearly twice the … was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in 100 years. … and the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of immigrants are experiencing economic growth that far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them seniors—between 2015 and 2017. Matthew Eckstein, 52, … on Feb. 8, 2022, before Judge Teresa Corrigan to charges of Grand Larceny in the First Degree (a B felony) and … on this case. “Matthew Eckstein brazenly took advantage of people who trusted him to line his own pockets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 323 percent compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her … former clerk to justice.” Barnes was initially arrested on Sept. 30 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking office in 2007, … Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4788 in public funds for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to a report released … July and September, making it the strongest quarter of 2019,” DiNapoli said. “Additional internet sales tax … in New York state totaled $48 billion an increase of 63 percent over the same period last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Chula Vista Police Department announced the arrest of Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez, a San Diego-based parcel service employee, for … checks, while working in a parcel distribution center. Rodriguez, 25, of Chula Vista, was charged with grand theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities … duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services. The audit covers the period July 2018 … contracted providers, delivers workforce development (WFD) programs and services that seek to address current and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the … prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to assist prescribers in determining the most appropriate treatment for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-follow