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DiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal … for a third of its annual budget, but the imbalance of tax dollars remains. New Yorkers deserve to be treated more … they paid. The average return for all states was $1.19 per tax dollar sent to Washington. New York’s per capita …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… estimates the city collected a record $5.8 billion in tax revenue (largely the real property tax) from office buildings in fiscal year 2016, nearly 11 percent of all tax revenue. Collections increased by 56 percent between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… However, the April Plan includes a general reserve of $300 million, which would more than offset this risk. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … 2011-12 fiscal year and 66 percent of the levy in 2012-13; Altered village records in order to conceal inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… -11.4% $19,364 29.8% Total All Funds Revenue $177,435 $191,300 7.8% $244,375 27.7% $210,556 -13.8% $33,121 18.7% Total … for child care subsidies will expand from 200 percent to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For families … stormwater grants increased to $250 million; and $300 million for projects to preserve, enhance and restore New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… A robust labor force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the … rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered. In 2021, the … this period. New York’s workforce decline is due, in part, to population changes as well as a smaller share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children … with Disabilities Education Act IDEA which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015 guarantees a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Starpoint Central School District’s … that District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions to the financial and student information applications. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fNorth Salem Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-140-F)
… and Carmel and Southeast in Putnam County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, that is responsible for the District’s general administration … policies and expectations. The Superintendent of Schools is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/26/north-salem-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-140-fWarren County Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-102-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Warren County Local Development Corporation’s … loan program. The audit included 10 recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the Corporation’s … the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to provide the day-to-day management of the Corporation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/28/warren-county-local-development-corporation-audit-follow-2021m-102-fSouth Orangetown Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-24-F)
… serves the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education (Board). The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial affairs. The Superintendent of Schools is the chief executive officer responsible, along with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/03/south-orangetown-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-24-fCaledonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-102-F)
… | [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as … The purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/caledonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-102-fSouth Butler Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-155-F)
… Towns of Butler and Savannah in Wayne County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board, responsible for … financial operations. The Secretary/Treasurer (Treasurer) is the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/south-butler-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-155-fDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for … agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. … count of petit larceny. Thomas was arraigned and released on own recognizance. He is due back in court on Aug. 22. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… retirement funds.” “Theft from our state’s pension system is detrimental to all New York taxpayers and robs retirees … and paid $150,000 in restitution. On November 5, Eletz is expected to be sentenced to one year in jail and will sign … of New York State for an additional $124,987. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second … York County. Alvarez previously served as Chief of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In … said State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli . "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Letitia James and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension … Together, we were able to uncover this alleged fraud against the state pension system. The New York State Police … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray to justice.” The pensioner, Ray’s sister-in-law, retired on disability retirement in October 1986 from the … where she served as a confidential legal stenographer. She retired choosing the state retirement system’s single life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that … to District Attorney Williams and the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My … our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. … as a beneficiary since 2019. When she passed away in October 2021, both payments should have stopped, but the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-mother