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DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… tax collection 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 … tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 16 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced … place in our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an … Thomas P DiNapoli Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program. The full op-ed is below: Seven years ago this … NY ABLE. The program helps individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life without … of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program …
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
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years … “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily … Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson and his staff for their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The campaign, known as the Life Pass It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. In addition to the Life Pass it On Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness … has stagnated in recent years. Specifically: The Life Pass It On Trust Fund received contributions in the $4,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to … our fieldwork, 766 of the 1,296 deceased enrollees still had active Medicaid coverage through NYSOH. DOH subsequently … to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $813,412 in overpayments for low-birth weight newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly … Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining property valued at over $10,000 under … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
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.
… life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence and intolerance are taking the place of discourse in …
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
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
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, failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing transparency and accountability … Empire State Development ESD New York states chief economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc., which … stemmed from a referral from DiNapoli’s office. “Cheon Park blatantly enriched himself to the tune of millions of … like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara for prosecuting Park and working with my investigators and auditors to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… 2020; Speed increases to 100 Mbps statewide by 2018 and 300 Mbps by 2019; and Free internet to 50 community centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… risk area. The U.S. House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee recently advanced a bill that would … of Aging Infrastructure, was issued in February 2017. To view the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her … parents and taxpayers of the Hempstead School District to enrich herself,” said Comptroller DiNapoli. “I thank … Hempstead Union Free School District HUFSD pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… has always taken fraud and corruption seriously, but it is particularly troubling when children in our community … in this investigation and, like him, I feel that this case is an anomaly and does not reflect on the hardworking … The Syracuse City School District’s Twilight Program is an after-school credit recovery program located within …
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
… 50 victims—many of them seniors—between 2015 and 2017. Matthew Eckstein, 52, pleaded guilty on Feb. 8, 2022, before … Attorney General’s Office all assisted on this case. “Matthew Eckstein brazenly took advantage of people who … Oceanside, Smithtown, Melville, Dix Hills, Farmingdale, Miller Place, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, …
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
… in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently available. “We anticipated that sales tax … but the May sales tax figures show just how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales …
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
… public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought to light during an audit and investigation by State … Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four checks to herself from December 2017 to October 2018. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herself