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Eco News - April 2024
Over the last year, my office has conducted audits of the State’s air quality monitoring, the MTA’s preparedness for extreme weather events, the security of our water supply and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/eco-newsletter-2024.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… his new role with humility and understands the need to get back to work. My office is prepared to help him through this transition and to make government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speakerPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school serving special needs children on Staten Island. … the course of the scheme, the defendants diverted public funds to purchase personal items including; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… on Saturday (10/12) on the the importance 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 month, … the New York Achieving A Better Life Experience savings program, better known as NY ABLE. The program helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… to emerge stronger than before. A recent report from my office found that all states received more money than they … Tracker to provide monthly updates on major initiatives. My office's ability to shed light on the use of the funds is … up our efforts to achieve this. I am committed to doing my part to keep the public and stakeholders informed of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessUpdate Your Contact Information
… be updated with NYSLRS. Also, USPS will only forward mail to your new address for a limited time—generally, 12 months. To ensure you continue receiving mail from NYSLRS, you must submit a change of address … can schedule an address change ahead of time to get NYSLRS mail at a seasonal home without interruption. Select or enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Enacted Budget
… public in the dark about how taxpayer money will be spent. My office will provide a more detailed analysis of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… equally in the state's economic prosperity. The details of the budget came together late in the process and outside … so more analysis is needed to examine the long-term impact of these spending decisions. My office expects to finish our analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice was … Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… the highest award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Prior recipients of this award include a … He been a member of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Cellini Lodge #2206, since October 1983. He … peninsula. Since 1955, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, with more than 30,000 members and 150,000 family and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… was turned over by Apple. State law governing gift card expiration dates and fees was changed this year. A new law … went into effect on December 10, 2022, that allowed the expiration date for gift cards to increase from five to nine … to OUF after five years of inactivity, regardless of expiration date. DiNapoli urges recipients to read the fine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… competitive bidding requirements and oversight by my office of nearly $13 billion in spending.” Background on … Payroll get paid on April 6. State law also requires my office to withhold salary payments to legislators after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – State Police Plan
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … Or you may choose a lower monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your … State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b Receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose … affect your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My … by the end of the month in which you retire. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… championed important safety initiatives such as the infant car seat law and the seat belt law, both of which served as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Queens has more residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and an all-time low unemployment … Queens has more residents than at any time in its history a record number of jobs and businesses and an alltime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired … New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomo