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DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s … this case. “Building trust in public institutions requires us to hold people accountable when they run afoul of the law, … Bertolino, 48, was arraigned in Albany City Court before Judge John Reilly, and is due back in court on April 14, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to defraud the state … and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office. “Joseph Junkovic shamelessly diverted $360,556 earmarked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more than 68% … areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Housing costs in New … affordability problem but need to implement cost-effective solutions more quickly.” Housing Costs Grow Since 2011, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… and investing. They become better equipped and informed to make important financial decisions in the future that … Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended to the Board of Regents that financial literacy should be a graduation requirement. As part of the process to examine New York’s graduation measures, the commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing infractions to continue
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… finance class to graduate high school. New York should get with the program. I issued an Executive Order on … student loans, credit card debt and more. But we should also be focusing on financial literacy for the next … Adding financial education to New York’s curriculum can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by some of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… of 57 Stars, an international private equity investor, to announce a new $50 million commitment to invest in Northern Ireland companies from the New York … fund and I am gratified that we have the opportunity to expand on our long-standing economic relationship,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County … from fraud.” “The New York State Retirement Fund is funded by the hard work of hundreds of thousands of public sector … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, … in the audit, many of the state's Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal health … they may be eligible for Medicare and how to apply. DOH can also obtain recoveries from Medicare (up to 12 months of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… Retirement Fund has committed an additional $30 million to Primary Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State … In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make profitable investments in companies located in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed funds currently being held by the state. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). Background Our initial … the payments to two contractors; Palladia Inc, and the Queens Child Guidance Center by the Office of Alcoholism and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month … in July continued at a moderate pace, similar to growth rates from before the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “This may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… protect the New York State Retirement System.” William H. Walsh Jr. retired from the New York State Department of … a reduced monthly retirement benefit so his wife, Mary L. Walsh, would continue to receive payments if he died before … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; Breon Peace, United … agent investigating the fraudulent scheme. “Stealing money meant to feed students in need is reprehensible,” said … family members. Yet, the kicked back funds were spent by Gardner on international vacations, a leased vehicle and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review payments in lieu of health insurance coverage for the period January … 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 customers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in strong. While local governments are collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… was arrested in May of 2021 along with SCSD teachers Nicole Murray and Tina DeCarlo. Murray and DeCarlo’s cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-may