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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … on June 17, 2022. Colucci used the town’s money to shop online, order food deliveries, and make car loan payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… remained flat or declined over the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has actually declined by 24% since 2011, … cities. Also called revenue sharing, this funding comes to local governments from the Aid and Incentives for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… the fullest extent of the law.” Stevens was ordered to pay full restitution in the amount of $1,711. She is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… whether Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (District) officials adequately secured access to … officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the … whether SpringvilleGriffith Institute Central School District District officials adequately secured access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… the following statement on New York City’s property tax assessments: “The release of New York City’s tentative … the following statement on New York Citys Property tax assessments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… nearly $1.9 billion, up $4.8 million from the same time last year. “Year-over-year growth in local sales tax … with a nearly flat increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and New …
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
… in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas …
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
… $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling … son, the sole beneficiary of his father’s will. New York law provides for a fee to estate administrators like Bayard … Service and the New York State Comptroller. This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsEconomic Trends in New York State, February 2012
In the past two years, New York State has regained 46 percent of the jobs lost during the recession, but not all parts of the State have benefited equally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-feb-2012.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… in 2021 to $17 billion (a 49 percent drop). According to NYC & Company, the city’s tourism agency, tourism is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… four in “moderate fiscal stress,” and 15 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 15 villages from … our larger municipalities,” said DiNapoli. “By continuing to focus on sensible budgeting and long-term planning, local … stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress” or has “no designation.” The three villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villages2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfMental Health: Inpatient Service Capacity
In recent years, the prevalence and estimated numbers of New Yorkers living with any mental illness have increased, according to the State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/mental-health-inpatient-service-capacity.pdfHealth Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdf2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdf2025 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2025-stewardship-priorities.pdfComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… Jr. of Halfmoon for their roles in an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The case, being … accounts. “The law applies to everyone equally, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that is why my office has … a level playing field for all candidates,” said Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… are familiar with and follow requirements as they relate to conflicts of interest. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36