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DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant … In fact, DiNapoli’s office received a change of address form for the father from the U.S. Postal Service in 2017. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully … allow for greater efficiencies in compiling and reporting on relevant data. DiNapoli recommended ESD: Conduct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials … should a fire or other emergency occur.” The state’s fire code requires every city, county, town and village to … 54 buildings (56 percent) did not conduct the required number of evacuation drills. The audit revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsOpinion 89-49
… enumerated proceedings from the imposition of a fee, does not have any application to these proceedings. … 58A, SCPA, §1414, p 355, noting that although SCPA, §1414 does not prescribe the method for obtaining letters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for … decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless … and End Homelessness by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Federal funding for programs addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… and Solomon Ross’s brother) devised a scheme with David Cohen, the executive director of Met Council, in which … premiums, and then Joseph Ross gave cash kickbacks to Cohen and Herb Friedman, Met Council's former chief financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … after the Asset Owners Disclosure Project named the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. … our $4 billion low emissions index that shifts stock holdings away from the biggest carbon emitters to cleaner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed despite poor academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… maintain their health, independence and quality of life. DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, … employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to individuals with disabilities and families as they … spearheaded by County Executive Molinaro which seeks to change the way individuals, businesses, organizations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… maintain developments in an economically viable manner, in good physical condition, and in compliance with current Mitchell-Lama rules. This audit is based on a sample of three developments: Arverne/Nordeck (Queens), … that, in the aggregate, equal or exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year, to ensure that they are competitively bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… elderly victim. His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to … an elderly victim His codefendant in this caretaker scheme Amber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the … P. DiNapoli. "The stakes are high for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… Medicaid claims are accurately billed; and Formally assess all claims that auditors did not examine in detail and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… for stealing $274,920.16 in New York State pension benefits. Eletz previously pleaded guilty to the crime of … unacceptable.” Eletz admitted to stealing the pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees’ … in the amount of $7492016 for stealing $27492016 in NYS pension benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… (7.7 percent), real estate (6.8 percent), absolute return strategies (3.2 percent) and opportunistic and real assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in … te.ny.us/sites/default/files/local-government/documents/pdf/2020-04/2014-munis-stressed.pdf To search the complete list …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… authored by state Sen. Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to … mechanism to stop the needless loss of money." Assemblyman Andrew D. Hevesi said: "I compliment Governor Cuomo for … authored by state Sen Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptrollers ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it shouldn't have, … these problems, and my office will continue to monitor for overpayments and abuse in the Medicaid system." The … program provides transportation to medical services for individuals who are unable to obtain their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… for FY 2019. The gaps are relatively small, ranging from 2.5 percent to 4.5 percent of city fund revenue. … developments. The city’s current four-year financial plan continues this practice. The city forecasts only a small … Authority face significant fiscal challenges, which have required greater financial assistance from the city. Read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund overall return in the first quarter of the state fiscal year 20162017 was 2 percent for the threemonth period ending June 30 2016 with an estimated value of $181 billion according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-results