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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… Schwinzer hid her mother’s death for two years to steal money from the New York State and Local Retirement System,” … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… pension plan in the country, announced today. This action is tied to DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to … of sand, water, clay and bitumen. Oil sands production is more costly and carbon-intensive than other forms of crude … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… full extent of the pandemic’s impact on local communities is unclear and the fiscal landscape continues to change. … Falls (Dutchess). The village of Fayetteville (Onondaga) is designated as being in “moderate fiscal stress” and the … Toolkit for New Yorkers Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education and social services remain … immigration reform.” The city’s Preliminary FY 2025 budget and January Financial Plan enabled the city to … (adjusted for prepayments), close its $7.1 billion FY 2025 budget gap, and reduce its out-year gaps. The January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… projects are listed in EFC’s Intended Use Plan, and awards are announced, EFC does not report on completed … should also be taken to improve the timeliness of both awards and state funding for water quality improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli Urges Companies to Join Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
… incidents in the United States and the rest of the world is a cause for alarm,” DiNapoli said. “Companies need to take … from discrimination and harassment. Protecting that right is fundamental to the success of any organization. Companies … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-urges-companies-join-workplace-pledge-fight-antisemitismDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… outlook . With this improved financial picture, the burden is now on the MTA to improve the region’s transit system and … rising an average of 4% annually from 2023 through 2027 is partially driven by an 8% increase in health and welfare … million to $750 million a year and reduce ridership. MTA is also relying on revenue from planned downstate casinos to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Standards) set minimum scoping and technical requirements for newly designed … be improved, should Parks seek to exceed the ADA’s minimum requirements. Information on accessibility – used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… support,” DiNapoli said. “With federal support, New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. … to housing and other issues affecting our veterans is a necessary expression of our appreciation and a … or older who served during the Vietnam era. New York City is home to the largest population of veterans in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "This should serve … said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown … Fulton County District Attorney Brown and the New York State Police. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… about this important new program." "The NY ABLE program is another great example of how to ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY' for … County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro. "ThinkDIFFERENTLY" is an initiative spearheaded by County Executive Molinaro … but are not tax-deductible. The annual contribution is capped at $14,000 and the maximum account balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior … York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… and waited too long to recoup improper payments. “Medicaid is a vital program and the single biggest expense in the … afford any wasteful spending,” DiNapoli said. “If a person is enrolled in more than one state at the same time, both … the federal and state levels, and stronger coordination is needed to reduce improper payments, protect the program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… substantially smaller out-year gaps than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower projected pension and debt … “There have been a number of favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted in June,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… plan period. The city has experienced five years of job growth, and the city’s financial plan assumes … budget. The city also added $1.8 billion to the Retiree Health Benefits Trust, raising the balance in the trust to a … year, the city has made targeted investments in education, public safety and other programs, which have increased agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) … not always inspect facilities using radioactive materials or radiation equipment or check to ensure that they were … or registered, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … found low- and average-need districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capOpinion 91-53
… budget unless a local law subject to permissive referendum is adopted. (2) A town board member may be appointed deputy … and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the … a prospective salary increase for the chairman. This is in reply to your letter asking whether town board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 95-17
… 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to gratuitously transfer personal … a local law authorizing such a gratuitous transfer. This is response to your inquiry concerning the use, in a sewer … You indicate that the town owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17