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DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to … in recent years," DiNapoli said. "Additionally, a number of budget risks could increase the size of the out-year budget gaps. To his credit, Mayor de Blasio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… modernizing the regional transit system, but a great deal of work remains and financing these capital investments over … by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “Millions of New Yorkers rely on the MTA transit system and while it is … MTA has not restored the entire transit system to a state of good repair because it has not received all of the funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… pocketed cash fees she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered … Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, resigned after 26 years of county employment and admitted to stealing the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same … year and personal income tax collections are falling short of what was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a … Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over $230000 from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerNY 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 … Molinaro for his commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and helping spread the word …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 91-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not conduct an … a city may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of forfeiture moneys) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … and paid are distributable to and held in the custody of the district attorney as the claiming authority and police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent … complaints in a timely manner." Valid registration of repair shops and inspection stations provides customers … assurance that the business owners do not have a history of either criminal activity or operating an auto business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed … do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common … long-term value,” DiNapoli said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization program run by New York … “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections … Modernization Program, administered by HCR’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) together with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by submitting phony medical claims for … County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime … collaboration among the various agencies that are part of the Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… totaled nearly $41.6 billion through October, a drop of $764.1 million, or 1.8 percent, from the same period last … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, tax collections of $4.7 billion in October were 13.8 percent higher than those of October 2015 due to large audit payments made under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 … over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement system and fuel an extravagant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Stabilization Account appropriations lapse after close of business on June 30 or the first business day following if … and Debt Service appropriations lapse after close of business on September 15 or the first business day … SUNY Aid to Localities appropriations lapse after close of business September 30 or the first business day following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewDiNapoli: 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 Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with … The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal … billion higher than the same period last year, an increase of 12 percent. This increase was primarily due to stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a felony and forced to repay the money she stole.” Hart, 64, of Mayfield, who was the elected town clerk, pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… Legislation introduced at the request of the State Comptroller that will help ease the financial … for pandemic-related expenses and permitting the repayment of inter-fund advances made for those expenses by the end of the next succeeding fiscal year, rather than the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemic