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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… DiNapoli. "This means doing more to ensure that New York's repair shops are legitimately registered and working harder … analysis shows that, in addition to reviewing an agency's own records, publicly available data can also be used to … from the time the complaint was filed until a hearing and decision occurred. As a result of the audit, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and effectively.” Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Fulton County) The supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… to rise to $109.4 billion (adjusted from $104 billion after surplus transfers), reflecting continued improvement in … delivery amid changing staffing trends, and building up reserves should enable the city to better insulate itself … due to unanticipated federal grant funds. The plan also does not yet include more than $1.4 billion in already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New York … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights … of affordable housing are challenges, according to an economic snapshot released today by New York State … DiNapoli to foster local job opportunities and economic development that respects the character of our communities,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Group Inc. 2015 eBay Inc. Garmin Ltd. Monster Beverage Corp. Standard Pacific Corp. Urban Outfitters 2014 NVR Inc. Meritage Homes 2013 Leucadia National Corp. QEP Resources Inc. Teradyne Inc. T-Mobile USA Inc. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to … Their shareholder proposal will be subject to a vote at the company’s annual meeting on June 1, 2023. “Workers have fundamental rights, including the right to join a union and collectively bargain for better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… due to federal aid, better-than-projected tax revenues, and planned savings, according to a report released today by … The surplus could reach at least $4.5 billion if revenue and spending remain on their current tracks, according to … spending, enhance its rainy-day fund or retiree health benefits trust, or reduce future expenses in other ways. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these … level of reported year-over-year growth in spending but do not reduce interest costs. DiNapoli’s report also notes: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… than expected tax revenue, supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to … a number of other budgetary risks my office has raised in the past remain in the financial plan and the city continues to charge water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … The NY ABLE legislation was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security benefits … New York state pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… needs to develop a better strategy and a clear roadmap for its infrastructure investments.” The State Fiscal Year … Major expenditures by category include $25.7 billion for transportation, $9.9 billion for health, mental hygiene and social welfare, and $9 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows … service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have been a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Union Vale , Town of Waterloo and the City of Watertown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency … in 2016, which was not appropriately established. City of Watertown – Information Technology (Jefferson County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… the town has overhauled its Finance Department, hired a new comptroller and bookkeeper and is implementing … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an … for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-may