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DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… region ($42.6 million to 15,283 accounts) and the Hudson Valley ($31.6 million to 46,478 accounts). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed … what is rightfully theirs. Today’s event with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and … or their descendants here in Buffalo," said Mayor Byron W. Brown. "The whole process is easy and all that stands between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… today announced the conviction and sentence of Richard L. Cook, III, 58, a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of … mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits … work with law enforcement to hold perpetrators like Mr. Cook accountable regardless of where the criminal lives. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… guilty plea of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving … stolen. “Mr. Burlew plundered the public’s town garage for more than $65,000 in equipment for his private mechanic’s business,” said State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is … lives of New Yorkers and, for thousands of families, led to devastating losses of loved ones. For us all, and … is overdue for a full analysis of the state’s response to the pandemic. We must better prepare for the next public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, November 10, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his … age 45, both of the Town of New Windsor, were arraigned on an indictment charging them with Grand Larceny in the … fully secured bond or $10,000,000 partially secured bond. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, co-defendant Ari Manojkumar, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… his position as treasurer and chief to steal over $100,000 for his own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership … Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, “Mr. Storrs abused his … the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case serves as a reminder that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… to collect his pension and Social Security payments. “This case is a warning to anyone attempting to steal state pension … and full restitution, which he paid today in Queens County Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty in October to grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019 - Interactive Map
… States balance of payments with the federal government in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019-interactive-mapComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… One of those contracts included a $212 million public safety contract to provide upgrades to the County’s public safety and security systems. "Mr. Wiesner's felony conviction … and Christopher Reidy of the Investigations Bureau, with support from Supervising Investigator Richard Doyle, Deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… of $17,790 which were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, … The funds were deposited electronically into James Bunn’s checking account from February 2010 through April 2011. In … security payments of $17790 which were deposited into a checking account in the name of his father …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… unemployed and not actively seeking employment), nearly two-thirds had at least a high school diploma, with one-third … with jobs declined in 2018 after increasing in the two prior years. Comptroller DiNapoli has made disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… many of the concerns identified in our audit.” Between Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2015, ECMCC reported 4,720 … on their review, auditors questioned the propriety of 26 of these payments totaling $209,800 because several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly … the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for two of its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and … its Recovery Act funds to ensure that they were used for authorized purposes, and that they were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying … Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Long Island Rail Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2010-S-2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Tax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Assessors … in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… largest public pension plan in the country, announced today. This action is tied to DiNapoli’s comprehensive … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As nations around the world become … future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like those in this industry, pose significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… majority shareholder vote of 623 percent in support of the Funds request that ExxonMobil do more to address climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meeting