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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
… more divided than it has been in decades, we should strive to reclaim that sense of unity and shared purpose we held in the aftermath of 9/11. I can think of no better way to honor the men and women who lost their lives. We remember …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-911-attacksTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances. Key Findings Town officials did not bill water and sewer charges in accordance with Town ordinances. We found: The water ordinance did not provide a clear, consistent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law § 155.40(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingTown of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Agency properly billed, collected … an independent public benefit corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … Key Finding PILOT payments were not always distributed to affected taxing jurisdictions within 30 days, as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… back.” Representatives from DiNapoli’s office will be on site at the events listed below to help New Yorkers find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… The state Department of Health (DOH) erroneously made $16.6 million in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over … Dec. 31, 2015, DiNapoli’s auditors identified about $16.6 million in improper Medicaid payments to 95 CHHAs. About 93 percent ($15.4 million) of the overpayments went to 20 CHHAs. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… Act was adopted into law in 2000, a year after the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. The SAVE Act … rates varied from 9 per thousand in the North Country to 12 per thousand in the Capital District. Just over a quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would … of the more than $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on their federal … for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct possibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly accepting withdrawing and spending nearly $80000 in funds from pension payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… agricultural districts throughout New York classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… at a higher rate if at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and processed … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The 30% New York school lunch program has an excellent goal, to provide healthy, … York enacted an additional state reimbursement for school lunch programs that spend at least 30% of their food costs on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedDiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… Valley and most of northern New Jersey, totaled 388,700 jobs in 2024, the highest of any metropolitan area in the … Buildings (DOB), which can impact the amount and pace of private construction activity. The number of DOB staff in … Securities Sector Subway Recovery Tracker Tourism Sector Transportation and Warehousing Sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… alive, and utilized a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension benefits paid on his behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… ability to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, and incidents of self-harm rise. “This audit found some very troubling … the training required to be authorized to restrain youth. Admission assessments and screenings are vital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… that Roger Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has … state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment for his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. … auditors, investigators and the Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… that Roger Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has … state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment for his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. … auditors, investigators and the Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today … the number of tax brackets, but doesn't specify the income levels at which such brackets would apply. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … a complaint online at [email protected]; or mail a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-public