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DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… growth.” “Our borough’s economy has rebounded from the Great Recession, and we have hit record-breaking numbers in … constituency of Northeast Queens,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) . “It is very encouraging … a low of 7.8 percent in the Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck area to a high of 22.3 percent in the Elmhurst and South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … still ask whether the fees apply when purchasing a gift card. Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types … a certain period of time; a fee to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and a replacement fee for lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik … and faces up to six years in prison,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to safeguard the New York State … who count on the pension they earned,” Schneiderman said. “My office will continue to protect taxpayer dollars and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… with our office. Together, we will continue to investigate fraudulent activity and hold any offenders accountable,” said … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… today announced the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for allegedly stealing $11,276 from the … Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion Brundage was charged with Grand Larceny in the 4 th … and the Allegany County DA. During the same time period, Marion Brundage allegedly stole $2,601 by writing checks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… in the Jewish community a happy, peaceful, prosperous and healthy New Year. L'Shana Tovah!” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… was badly handled during budget negotiations. It was a missed opportunity for comprehensive reform to change our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… "New York lost an icon today with the passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. The senator served his community for over three decades, the … New York lost an icon today with the passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local … of years, this booklet will serve as a valuable resource to you. It will help you understand the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member. Understanding these benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… March, the United States observes Women’s History Month to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of women. … represents how many additional months women must work to equal what men earned the previous year, typically falls. … Pay Day was on March 15.) In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of Greenville Highway … "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by taking, for his own personal use, fuel that was meant for official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… “Delhi's former village clerk Michele Barnes betrayed her colleagues and the public by allegedly writing $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal use. She now faces grand larceny charges. Thanks … York State Police, she will now be held accountable for her actions.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Reserves
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today on New York City’s Reserves. “I am encouraged by Mayor Mamdani … seriously considering establishing clearer policies for New York City’s reserves, including defining their purpose, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-reservesFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
Preet Bharara the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that ALBERT MELIN the former treasurer of the volunteer Patterson Fire Department was sentenced by US District Judge Nelson S Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire … their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeAbout the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… What is an “appointed official?” Should elected or appointed officials, who are not paid, be reported … subject to the same reporting requirements as other elected officials, such as county clerks, sheriffs, district … an “appointed official” is someone who is appointed by an elected official or governing board, holds an office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… have been paid by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for newborn birth and maternity claims that contained inaccurate information, such as low newborn birth weights that increased reimbursements. $964,333 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 … and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller … in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-payments