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DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … the Government and Official Misconduct and arraigned in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is … Perry stated, "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized … grand larceny (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E Felony). “This official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and investigation found she misappropriated approximately $8,500 in fire company funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… succeeding in tackling pension fraud. The alleged actions by Ms. Burrows will be fully investigated to bring justice … to this case. I commend the dedicated work put forth by our State Police members, the Comptroller’s Office, and … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … be watched closely.” Personal Income Tax (PIT) receipts in February totaled $3.4 billion, an increase of 7.9 percent from February 2014. Other findings from the February cash report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the largest since FY 2008 but faces uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough economic conditions," DiNapoli said. "Sales tax, … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… the potential impact of federal actions that are outlined in State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s comprehensive report. … these challenges, we are working to support everyone in our community and are grateful to our government partners … colleges and universities are proud partners in advancing educational opportunity, innovation, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… $4,333 from the account and transferring $8,600 to a second account in her mother’s name to which she also had access. She wrote checks from that second account, forging her deceased mother’s name and … name to make personal credit card payments, pay for home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller and the New York State Police my office secured felony convictions against Stephen B. … of $35,240.40 shall be paid within four months. My office continues to be committed to protecting the assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The bonus pool for the city’s securities employees reached a … Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024. “The record high bonus pool reflects Wall Street’s very strong performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… in the Town of Catskill Court before Judge Richard Jacobs. Kelly Tuomey was charged with two counts of grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… on the committee, have prepared him to lead its work in guiding our pension fund’s investments.” “It has been a … leading the committee as we guide real estate investments in the years to come.” REAC consists of nine members … pension fund. DiNapoli appointed Peirez as REAC’s Chairman in 2007, shortly after taking office as State Comptroller. He …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for … The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. “New York state’s pension fund buys Israel bonds because we have confidence in the spirit of innovation and tenacity of Israeli people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of … Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and … States Postal Inspection Service, and for the work of my Division of Investigations to hold Mr. Galker accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … our economy for years to come. This report, the sixth in a series by the Office of the State Comptroller, details … among the 50 states with respect to what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020IX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… pre-award. The following public queries are available in SFS for agency pre award monitoring: … 3 of this chapter Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies ) and link it to the … submitted to the Billing Module and be available for draw in accordance with Federal reimbursement regulations. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more than $11,000 from the fire … Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused of forging and cashing … Attorney Keith Slep for their partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding the Government (E … from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … for vacation time when she actually hadn’t. She then put in for time off and collected more than $11,000 for days that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-pay