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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… of improper payments and identify fraud, waste and abuse in the state. Identifying transactions at the earliest … a vast amount- of financial data and identify millions in waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli … to understanding the issues and their careful deliberation in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… District Attorney Poulin and the New York State Police in this case, Mr. Daley has been held accountable for his … case. This individual abused the position he was entrusted in, taking thousands of dollars that were meant to keep … who seek to defraud others and put the unsuspecting public in harm’s way.” The Snowdrifters of Stratford receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… As part of the plea agreement she paid full restitution in the amount of $3,869. “Ms. Becker abused her position by … her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… payments for recipients who subsequently obtained services from a different CHHA within an episode of care. For example, … Five days later, the recipient then received services from a different CHHA, which received $4,202 for 56 days of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… on state spending and was supported unanimously in both the State Senate and Assembly: “I am very … more transparency and accountability for billions in emergency contracts and those that bypass routine … for its money. This legislation had unanimous support in both the Assembly and the Senate. We’ll work with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s maximum … limits. “The severe shortage of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. “In some Mitchell-Lama buildings, unfortunately, that isn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. … and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office for their work in bringing this case to a close. This office, along with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (2020-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Local Program Administrators were selected appropriately and their selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal; and whether selected LPAs were properly administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s4-response.pdfManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (2020-S-31)
To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the non-revenue service vehicles receive scheduled preventive maintenance, are safeguarded, and are properly disposed ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s31.pdfDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in local companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State Program) to $1.6 billion. "We're investing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may … pension was established by the State Court of Appeals in Majauskas v. Majauskas . This formula provides an … during the marriage. The Majauskas Formula The first step in the Majauskas formula determines what percentage of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations from operating without valid … from being taken for a ride by unscrupulous repair shops," said DiNapoli. "This means doing more to ensure that New York's repair shops are legitimately registered and working harder to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for … The program has returned nearly $300 million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the … commitment to Graycliff will help to keep the state pension fund strong for the more than one million retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency requirements so that only eligible … of residency for SUNY graduate students, resulting in tuition undercharging. “SUNY is enabling graduate students … need to ensure that tuition is charged correctly for both in-state and out-of-state students.” SUNY is the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… Press release is available in: Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) An … For example, at DOHMH’s Tuberculosis Chest Clinics in 2023, 62.9% (4,341) of all patients were identified as … Beyond Clinics The audit also found similar weaknesses in other DOHMH public-facing activities, including food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal
… difficult times faced by our state. The pandemic is far from over, and it continues to have damaging effects on our … difficult times faced by our state The pandemic is far from over and it continues to have damaging effects on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-cuomos-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… of Budget (DOB) is now forecasting reduced budget gaps. In his annual report assessing the proposed Executive Budget, … Outlook DOB projects the economy will slow considerably in the first half of 2024, growing by less than 1%. Stronger … levels. DOB projects economic growth nationwide to be 1.3% in 2024 with a slight increase of 1.9% in 2025. For State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetOpinion 92-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, … so the board must follow the order of selection set forth in Town Law, §64(11). You ask whether a town may designate as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24DiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… account for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Any corporation linked to deforestation and … agreed to publicly report their plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet federal and international … approximately 1 million electric and over 418,000 natural gas customers throughout the Midwest. Denbury Resources Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policy