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DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… “The defendants allegedly exploited a family member’s death to try to cheat the pension system and enrich … accountable.” “This couple allegedly defrauded and preyed on the New York State pension system, all to fill their … monthly pension payment via check. Stephen’s father died on March 4, 2020 and both pension payments should have ended. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… education. In 2024, the unemployment rate in New York for Black or African Americans aged 20 to 24 was 18.2%, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… driven by New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Over two-fifths of counties experienced year-over-year declines for the … understand how sales tax is performing in their part of the state.” In April 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $786 million, an increase of 3.9%, or $29.5 million, compared to the same time last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies and labor. “These vendors … caught and punished. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued work as part of our joint task force to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn Pharmaceuticals is taking action to prevent its products from being used in lethal injection executions and is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The company detailed its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May … totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months of … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 39 in May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an increase of 5.7%, or $40.7 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $805 million, a decrease of -2.2%. Nearly two-thirds (37 of 57) of counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $809 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also … partner at Reisman, Peirez, Reisman and Capobianco LLP, is an expert in corporate law, and has lectured and written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal over $1 million from the Medicaid program by billing for fake transportation services, duplicating and inflating … cooperation and coordination.” “HHS-OIG continuously works with our law enforcement partners to investigate individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … DiNapoli said. “In addition to providing a steady return for our pension fund’s members, Israel bonds help support one … across many U.S. states during this crucial period for the Jewish state,” said Israel Bonds President and CEO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school districts ensured … can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… eligible for suspension. Of these, 49,740 customers were persistent violators that had outstanding balances every year … accounts to refer to DMV for suspension to target persistent violators and accounts nearing the 6-year statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. (Kids in Action) on its Consolidated … children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. Kids in Action is reimbursed for these services … set by SED. Kids in Action also operated a Department of Health-approved program (Early Intervention); however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… award prior to receiving the GAD. Pre-Award Project Setup For these specific situations, the agency can establish … These projects will accumulate costs until the GAD is received. Any such need for establishing a pre-award … reconcile any automated FBIC charges to ensure compliance with Grant Regulations. Any adjustments should be made prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projects