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DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… voters never approved.” As of September 2016, there were 1,192 public authorities in New York, including 324 … was reported being issued by state authorities and $7.5 billion by local authorities in the latest reported fiscal … $74 billion issued for authority purposes and $27.5 billion issued on behalf of other entities. The report also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… Strong revenue growth may allow New York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year (FY) 2022 compared … into reserves and protect itself against uncertainty. “New York City’s revenues continues to outpace expectations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding … “As the financial capital of the country, New York City is a natural hub for venture capital investing and the latest … investment made in the software industry, New York City is firmly in second place among peer U.S. regions for overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Treasurer Timothy J. … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last week to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Franklin County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable criticism in the … to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes associated with the Green Acres Mall project. The review of the Hempstead IDA will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s … equaled more than one-third of the county’s population. Fishing is the most popular, with two-thirds of New York participants fishing exclusively, followed by 28 percent who fish and hunt … Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … work,”DiNapoli said. “Federal money came to New York state to help improve our transportation network and we must … audit. For a copy of the MTA report visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093014/12s104.pdf For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to … since June of 2015. Today, before Albany County Court Judge Peter A. Lynch, Cook was sentenced to parole with a … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Roger Burlew, former … property. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman and his staff for their diligent work on this case. Together, our … undermines the public’s faith in government and that is why we have taken on more than sixty public corruption cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… For us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … – most egregiously the undercounting of those who died in nursing homes. Without a thorough and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, November 10, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his … age 45, both of the Town of New Windsor, were arraigned on an indictment charging them with Grand Larceny in the … fully secured bond or $10,000,000 partially secured bond. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, co-defendant Ari Manojkumar, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… chief and treasurer, pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer … New York State Police in 2024 looking into allegations of theft. They found Storrs used his position as treasurer and … card and purchased items from various retailers. The theft was discovered when a member of the fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments. … and full restitution, which he paid today in Queens County Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty in October to grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… corner grocery stores to renowned department stores in locations across the City, from neighborhood commercial areas … activity. Demand has increased for certain goods such as food and beverages, and decreased for other goods such as … the Open Storefronts program, which allows most retail store owners to use the sidewalk space in front of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019 - Interactive Map
… Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Download Report (PDF) | Download Data (Excel) | Read Press Release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019-interactive-map