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DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the … protect the pension fund. My thanks to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on … our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they move. … up from 26 years of age. This law is set to take effect in 2026 and will expand account eligibility to six million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of Bemus Point, pleaded guilty to grand larceny last June and … by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… future, including a slowing economy here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness Fund, Drive Out Diabetes Fund and the Multiple Sclerosis Fund. … Fund since 2005 and disbursed a total of $37,940. The Drive Out Diabetes Fund has received $89,026 since 2003 and … as intended for two of the funds during the audit period (Drive Out Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis), department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that … should be recovered because of errors, abuse or fraud. In 2015, DiNapoli's auditors questioned $223 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with … She also allegedly spent the stolen money on cell phone charges and various retail purchases. Jones appeared in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced … The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s … Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” Fitzpatrick said, “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and to promote an informed … on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, … programs vary and some of the requirements are specified in the legislation that established each program. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc., which … for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing … in savings. More often than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with … District of New York Breon Peace; Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll, Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program … DeCarlo and Murray were supposed to help the students of Syracuse graduate from high school,” DiNapoli said. “Instead, … not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the Syracuse City School District,” said Onondaga County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in … resident who was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in … a more diverse, skilled and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… of investors’ trust in his credentials and stole their life savings. Postal Inspectors and our law enforcement … Donnelly said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly victim for whom Eckstein worked as a personal accountant and … a certificate of deposit. After waiting for two years, the victim requested the return of the money in January 2017 but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 323 percent compared to the same period last year according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… P. DiNapoli’s office. Barnes, 44, admitted before Judge Richard Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… a marked improvement over the growth through June when 15 counties saw declines. Westchester County experienced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… a $24,632.84 check issued by the New York State 529 College Savings Program and 24 payroll checks, while working … savings meant to help their granddaughter pay her college tuition,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s 529 program … Corporation, oversees and administers New York’s 529 College Savings Program, a vital program to promote savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checks