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New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… all it can to ensure a complete and accurate count of its residents to maximize our population count, which impacts our … state’s per capita Medicaid funding from Washington ranked first among all states. In two other major categories – … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Erie County) Auditors found that 34 of the 60 students in the sample (57 percent) did not have appropriate proof of … past three fiscal years and the surplus fund balance was in excess of the statutory limit at fiscal year-ends 2015-16 … District – Separation Payments (Albany County) The former business manager’s separation payment was inadequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… projections. The city’s most recent Annual Financial Report (AFR) was submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for the 2023 fiscal year; the 2024 AFR was due April 30, … inventory list totaling $1.7 million did not have a serial number. Additionally, 280 assets totaling $630,009 (including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." "It has been a pleasure working with State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Mount Vernon and the Roosevelt Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The village has experienced unplanned operating deficits in its water and sewer funds for the last two years. These … financial operations throughout the year. The budgets in both the water and sewer funds were not based on realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States … capacity, Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over … State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, is charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to … “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with law enforcement across the state to hold those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks totaling $8,600 … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk … their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and Sheriff Imperati for partnering to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and strong law … payments should have stopped. Instead, Burrows, who lived at their address, allegedly forged her deceased stepfather’s … checks in a joint account. She spent $8,752 of the money at various casinos during that time. When NYSLRS became aware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… as he spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own … department," Brown said in a statement given to DiNapoli's Investigators and Chief Proulx. A 30-year department … and any others like it to the full extent of the law. It's essential for residents of this county to be able to trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County … chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the Hose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family … related to cash receipts; Ensure that deposits are timely and in accordance with applicable laws; and Seek … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Glens … sales tax revenue, resulting in town taxpayers with real property located in the village of Ballston Spa … not have adequate funding in 2014 for keeping their roads free of observable defects, and seven towns lacked the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. … West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second … According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… corruption by those responsible for the care of students in need betrayed the trust of the entire school district … Office.” The defendants, Oliver Levy, 55, of Stony Point in Rockland County, and Surendra Kumar, 47, of Yonkers, were … Office and arraigned on felony charges of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree as a Crime of Public Corruption and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to … activity were inadequate. Tompkins County – Solid Waste (2014M-336) The county has instituted various programs to divert waste from the landfill and monitors program effectiveness by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for … A 37yearold Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for … was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… and the New York State Police, today announced that David Shaw, the former parks and recreation director of the Village … and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid … Tioga County D.A. and the New York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-records