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DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea … of the village, defrauded the state retirement system and his community,” said DiNapoli. “Taxpayers have the right … deterrence, pay for themselves many times over.” “This case serves as a reminder that those who abuse their public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s … P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April. Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, … hit hard by this virus or the budget cuts could be severe in some communities.“ Social distancing protocols were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownHispanic Heritage Month Reception
… of the event is available below. Select the play icon to start. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter for photos from the event. Share Email Twitter Facebook 2021 Honorees Ruben Diaz, Jr. Bronx Borough President Hilda … of life in the borough. The road to recovery will take time, and it is crucial that the state and city ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-monthDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her … expense. “Ms. Henry took advantage of her public position to have the taxpayers fully fund her insurance costs,” said … Those who abuse the system will be caught and brought to justice. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… system, its members and taxpayers from fraud and abuse. My thanks to the New York State Police and Sullivan County DA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County District … Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The defendants allegedly exploited a … pension fund and prosecuting people who receive pension funds they are not entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… es: Spanish , bn: Bengali , zh: Chinese , and hi: Hindi . Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City … children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … prevention training. DiNapoli will also be auditing how several school districts across the state have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of session enhancing transparency and accountability for state contracts awarded during a state of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to … review. Legislation introduced at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County … New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, a New York State … Peter Lynch in Albany County Court, and entered a plea of not guilty. Bail was set at $50,000, and he was remanded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… through SARA funds are given out by lottery, with 30% set aside for homeless seniors referred by the city or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… train locomotives (Model R156), which included ERUs, or “black boxes.” ERUs are a valuable safety feature that allow … documentation of work. This has resulted in Transit not being able to effectively track the maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… diligence and hard work of the State Comptroller’s Office in this complex financial investigation,” Columbia County … and auditors have uncovered several criminal schemes in Columbia County over the last several years. This is only … and our State Police investigators for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected … on those sectors. The tools offer details for each sector, including employment and salary data. It also … City on a regular basis providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID19 pandemic has affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of … than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Warren County District Attorney Jason … degree, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake … meant to help his community,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thanks to my partnership with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… Benefits Trust. The city also reduced the general reserve for FY 2021 from $1 billion to $100 million, the statutory minimum for the start of the fiscal year. Despite a balanced budget … year, the city projects a budget gap of $4.2 billion for FY 2022 because it relied heavily on nonrecurring actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… stealing over $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario … said. “This is the second case we have investigated this year resulting in the arrest of those entrusted with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000