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DiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… "The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are outraged by Mr. Kang's shocking … Bharara, the Securities Exchange Commission and the FBI for their immediate and professional approach to pursuing … The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for selfdealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly … Michael Denardo,38, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and … pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were recovered before the close of the … for newborn claims that were submitted with incorrect birth weights; $471,321 in overpayments for claims billed … Medicaid paid nine of the 15 a total of $99,038 from the date they were charged with a crime to their termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… February. A deposit of $250 million was made to the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, bringing the combined total in the state’s statutory rainy day reserves (including the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… P. DiNapoli on Saturday (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access … disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life without jeopardizing means-based public benefits. … Thomas P DiNapoli on Saturday 1012 on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase …
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
… of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily prevented. Checks and balances are 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
… plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to an audit … been used by DOH since its inception over a decade ago. “New Yorkers who tried to help others did not expect their … money to sit unused in a bank account,”said DiNapoli. “New York ranks among the lowest nationally in registering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was … said. “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant …
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
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic development agency, … these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the … legislation that established each program. Auditors found: ESD failed to produce many of the statutorily-required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according … office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole … paying them for services that never occurred. My office will not relent in its commitment to rooting out corruption. … and, like him, I feel that this case is an anomaly and does not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the …
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
… output and nearly twice the level in 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller … and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the global economy.” DiNapoli’s … attainment has provided workers with the opportunity to obtain higher-skilled and better-paying jobs. While a …
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
… Funding Corp. out of millions. Instead of investing his client’s money safely, Eckstein, a registered CPA, used their … that time, Eckstein, who was a registered CPA, assured his client that the investment was safe, had no risk, and the principal would be returned after a two-year …
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 32.3 percent compared to the same period last … P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 million less than 2019. The sharp decline in revenues was widespread around the state, ranging from a …
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
… former clerk to justice.” Barnes was initially arrested on Sept. 30 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking …
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
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and … quarter of 2019,” DiNapoli said. “Additional internet sales tax revenue may be a contributing factor, along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarter