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DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly … kept $2,300 in raffle sales. Chris Emmons’ father, Carl Emmons Sr., was also involved in running Hannibal … contacted by DiNapoli’s office at the end of October 2022, Carl Emmons Sr. closed the Kartway bank account and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "With these risks in mind, Mayor de Blasio and the city have prudently increased reserves to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this level of growth is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… 18 direct deposits totaling $19,524 went to her bank account. Walsh allegedly stole $12,973 by withdrawing $4,333 from the account and transferring $8,600 to a second account in her mother’s name to which she also had access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and …
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
… pension payments via direct deposit into a joint checking account which he shared with the defendants. Stephen’s father … $30,189.80 in electronic payments were made into the joint account and a total of $5,050.16 in paper pension checks were … the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account shared by her, Stephen, and the deceased. She then …
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
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” … former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in village funds …
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
… If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation … in the nation is critically important to the future of the New York metropolitan region," DiNapoli said. "In the absence … For example, the President has proposed eliminating the New Starts program, which the MTA assumes will fund one-third …
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
… nor any of their applicable affiliates insures accounts or guarantees the principal deposited therein or any investment returns on any account or investment portfolio. *May be subject to recapture in …
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
… the catastrophic train disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, where cleanup costs and damages are estimated to exceed $2 … only Buffalo is designated as a “High Threat Urban Area” where federal regulation requires trains to lower their … this threat.” DiNapoli’s letter to the US DOT and FRA is here: …
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)
… special plan providing 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
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today … in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
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))
… Information for members about special plan for Town of Elmira Distract 1 Traffic Officers Sections 89q …
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
… System (NYSLRS) pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to … the victim to agree to have them ostensibly pay his bills for him. However, the subjects did not pay the victim’s … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… would try and defraud New York’s Medicaid system.” Oneonta Police Chief Christopher Witzenburg said, “This operation is a … the Otsego County District Attorney's Office, the Oneonta Police Department, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
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
… development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit released today by State … it should have clear objectives and show the public actual results,” DiNapoli said. “ESDC’s attempts to measure the results of this advertising campaign were weak at best, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also makes statutory changes that … and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring …
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
… and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the department. Groves, 49, of Beaver Dams, was charged with … was previously victimized by corruption among its fire department officials, deepens her betrayal. My thanks to …
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
… middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend … through the formal rainy day fund reserves is essential for sustaining services that New Yorkers rely on and … middleclass New Yorkers and small businesses boost wages for health care workers make green investments and extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business … $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growth