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Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … the burden on taxpayers around the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office has returned more than $1.5 million in unclaimed … I encourage local government officials to work with my office so that we can return the money as soon as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making electronic transfers to pay his credit card and cell phone bills, according to two audits issued today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
New Yorks local governments had $436 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and NYSHIP members $9.2 billion. Members of NYSHIP have the opportunity to select various plans for coverage. … the Empire Plan member. In the event that the provider does not collect (waives) the member’s out-of-pocket cost of … a medical service for $800, not $1,000, and United should have paid only $640 (80 percent of $800) of that cost, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated to $2,307 per pay period. Instead, the district … $13,333 biweekly, or $11,026 more per paycheck than should have been paid, which equates to an annual salary of … often conducted business that did not appear to be of any real urgency. Additional audit findings include: A former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… an additional $7.2 million in tolls last year based on the number of license plate images that were rejected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The … to District Attorney Doorley and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served." “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… “ExxonMobil risks becoming an outlier among its peers who have publicly supported reining in climate change,” DiNapoli … has contested the relevance of the resolution we have co-filed. We believe that our desire to see reporting on … In contrast, ExxonMobil’s peers, including Shell and BP, have agreed to publicly describe how they will be affected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it … percent or $227 billion of total federal spending examined for the analysis. On a per capita basis, federal tax revenues … who receive Social Security, Medicare, benefits for veterans and retired federal employees, and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… the high school graduation rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same … on their diploma. Endorsements demonstrate that students have met the academic and industry standards of the … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Property tax disparities have been well documented for decades by advocates, fiscal … caps, a decline in market value on lower-valued properties does not necessarily result in a lower tax bill. Instead, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Medicaid … not corrected. WellCare and several other MCOs appear to have shifted costs from the non-allowable category of … despite the magnitude of these payments, the Department does not adjust each MCO’s premium to reflect the MCO’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016
The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdfOpinion 2002-15
… 81(1)(c), 220(3); HIGHWAY LAW §327: Real property taxes for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to … a rule, the cost of maintaining a town hall building used for the offices of town officials is raised on a townwide basis. You ask whether the cost of expenses for street lighting in a town and for maintaining a building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15Opinion 98-4
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … office with respect to determining the applicability of any county charter provisions. Subdivision 9 of section 554 … sum not to exceed $2,500. If the recommended correction does not exceed the amount specified in the resolution, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 88-26
… by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, §2; EXECUTIVE LAW, §226; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … they were issued during the life of the bonds (NY Const, art VIII, §2). We note that both Article VIII, section 2 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26DiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… the services they are receiving in real time, or the number of districts using waitlists. “Providing timely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… 18, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 Million New York Adults Suffer from Food Scarcity New York ranks seventh among … national rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest Household Pulse Survey. More than 1.7 million New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021