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DiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the scheme, Amber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… US mail, or by email to: Privacy Officer Legal Services, 14th Floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street … or by email to: Privacy Appeals Officer Legal Services, 14th Floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street … the PPPL. Contact: Privacy Officer Legal Services, 14th Floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… and growing our state’s economy makes the program a double win.” The In-State Program is designed to provide … the Fund with a 20 percent internal rate of return on fully exited investments in the last five years, the … solutions are available in seven languages and used in 93 countries. The company is headquartered in East Greenbush, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created significant sales tax volatility over … with a strong rebound,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax growth has remained strong for a sustained stretch as consumers … to December) increased by 8.8% over the same quarter of 2021, which was similar to the year-over-year rates seen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund released a statement in response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for political office in New York, especially for statewide … commission has held hearings around the state to collect ideas on what changes might work. Some of the ideas are smart, some are practical and many are way overdue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… coalition of 19 investors, today released letters written to four major corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia that failed to respond to an earlier request they use their influence to ensure the … State Comptroller DiNapoli released letters written to four corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtCUNY Bulletin No. CU-761
… of New York (CUNY) agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not received a paycheck … who should not be included in the automatic system termination program. Affected Employees: Employees who meet … system terminations have been processed: NHRP770 – Prior Termination Report This report identifies all employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-761-automatic-system-termination-cuny-employees-not-paid-priorDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… the nonprofit hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central and elsewhere, according to an audit … Committee (BRC) to provide homeless services at Penn Station, Grand Central, and outlying Long Island Rail Road … services. DiNapoli’s auditors found workers at Penn Station, Grand Central and other MTA rail stations spent, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… Topping the list are the agency’s responsibilities for implementing the state’s sweeping legislation to address … Risk and Resiliency Act, overseeing $3.9 billion in water quality appropriations, and managing programs aimed at … and performance in implementing federally mandated clean air and clean water programs has not kept pace with prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… Russell pleaded guilty in Erie County Court before Judge Paul Wojtaszek. Her sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2024. … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfNew York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely manner for the period January 1, … UI benefits. NYSDOL has the responsibility for monitoring jail inmates’ eligibility for UI benefits. Key Findings … effectively monitor the appropriateness of UI payments to jail inmates. We project that county inmates received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-countyDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… the elderly in New York. “Absent a universal licensing or registration requirement, no agency has a complete accounting … comprehensive system of regulation, such as licensing, registration, or mandated inspection, is warranted as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, noting that $2.2 billion in new economic development activity is currently underway in … report also noted that Buffalo is one of four cities in New York with a dependent school district – which means the … of 55 percent. Buffalo remains the second-largest city in New York, however. Also, the child poverty rate is 44 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesOpinion 91-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether town and village justice courts must collect the additional one per cent 1 fee on bail imposed under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61New York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year (FY) 2022 compared to the Executive Budget released in April. However, better-than-projected fiscal performance … York City to generate at least an additional $24 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year FY 2022 compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projections