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Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… rise in opioid-related deaths, which grew by almost 300 percent between 2010 and 2020 to comprise 85 percent of … Orange 450 111 404,525 Ulster 200 109 182,951 Dutchess 300 101 297,112 Monroe 750 99 755,160 Rockland 325 96 339,227 … Lawrence 100 93 108,051 Jefferson 100 86 116,295 Suffolk 1,300 85 1,526,344 Broome 150 76 197,240 Queens 1,625 70 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that on January 12, 2015, the … children," stated U.S. Attorney Kennedy. "The SAFER grant is designed to allow individuals to serve the public as … Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is pleased by the assistance of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Gives Best Wishes For New Year, 01/01/15
… I'm excited about the new year and all that it will bring with it including new relationships, renewed commitments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-gives-best-wishes-new-year-010115DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny in … fourth degree and is due back in court for arraignment on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… our warnings of needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by this company’s … be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and restore funding is important. I would like to thank the Ontario County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, has agreed to use only sustainably-sourced … line and their investors.” “Clearing forests to grow food destroys the very ecosystems that agriculture depends … business model that poses long-term threats to global food security and our climate,” said Lucia von Reusner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New … system and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and replace bingo nights. The company spent $35,000 to build Hannibal Kartway. The Kartway was in operation from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … policies present the greatest and most imminent risk to New York City’s financial outlook. The city faces the … of millions of dollars in federal funding and cuts to Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "With these risks in mind, Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State … across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough … said. "Sales tax, however, can be a volatile source of revenue and local officials must remain cautious. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its members … State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served." “The defendant abused the New York State pension system, which is a crime against the taxpayers of the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). … set aside funds for retiree health insurance and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or out of pocket. The … investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… state pension payments via direct deposit into a joint checking account which he shared with the defendants. … name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account shared by her, Stephen, and the deceased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today … My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering … Police members, our partners at the Comptroller’s Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… expanding the largest mass transit agency in the nation is critically important to the future of the New York … had fallen sharply. Almost one-third of the subway fleet is now more than 30 years old and about 40 percent of the … sharp growth in subway ridership over the past 15 years is also straining the system. Although the MTA has invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances … made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2017 income tax filings. New Yorkers can open an account and if they … to New Yorks 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible but now lower fees higher maximum balances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities associated with … they utilize carry insurance that may not be sufficient to cover liabilities resulting from a serious accident involving … oil trains may occur in the United States within the next 20 years. Trains hauling hazardous or flammable materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersSpecial Plan for Suffolk County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603-o)
Information for members about 25 year special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Suffolk County peace officers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603-oDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for partnering with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000