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DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). DiNapoli estimates the unfunded OPEB … employee retires, the individual is often eligible for benefits including a pension and health insurance. While … are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including New York state, do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… to hold those who would defraud it accountable. I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the vital collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… in the subway system, where signals, power, stations, repair shops, pumps and emergency ventilation equipment have not been restored to a state of good repair, and subway car purchases have been delayed. More than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for … filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … for damages and cleanup costs. DiNapoli noted in his letter that cost recoveries to the Oil Spill Fund often take … Watershed Initiatives. “The Comptroller’s well-documented letter makes inescapably clear that further federal actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersSpecial Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
… alternative retirement benefit for Suffolk County peace officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… on the public’s dime,” DiNapoli said. “The solution is often the same: oversight, oversight, oversight. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Special Plan for Town of Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers (Sections 89-q and 603(m))
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-town-elmira-district-1-traffic-officers-sections-89-q-and-603mDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State Police, and the Schodack Police … for the victim’s well-being, who trusted and depended on Diacetis and Zielinski as caregivers. I applaud the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… EFC uses these resources along with state funds to provide subsidized loans and grants to municipalities for drinking … water, wastewater treatment, and other projects, with interest and loan repayments used to finance additional projects. Between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… the Start-Up NY program to encourage businesses to apply for the program, or 40 percent of the $111.6 million … by auditors. The 41 businesses plan to create 1,750 jobs over the next five years. Auditors calculated that ESDC … more than $25,000 on advertising for each of the promised jobs. Auditors also questioned why ESDC continued to allocate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people … online, while others had incorrect accessibility signage on-site. During the audit, parks officials said they would … autism and all visitors explore nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… " The state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has … This will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic and budgetary risks. "With an end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the department. … New York State,” James said. DiNapoli’s office received a complaint regarding Groves’ handling of funds and … toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint to [email protected] or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our economic recovery lags … will add recurring spending, and it is yet unclear to what extent they are supported by recurring revenues. Using … budget and release a detailed analysis in the coming weeks." Track state and local government spending at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State … and support they need,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department should work with state and local … among America’s youth. Prior to the pandemic, the State Education Department (SED) published guidance and resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the Federal government at the start of the grant period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflation