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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… and bolsters reserves to ensure the sustainability of services. The final budget should also meet high standards of transparency, and I urge lawmakers to reject the proposed … bidding requirements and oversight by my office of nearly $13 billion in spending.” Background on State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsEco 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.pdfNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… "Former Assemblyman Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues … Former Assemblyman Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and an all-time low unemployment rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens … residents than at any time in its history a record number of jobs and businesses and an alltime low unemployment rate …
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 … Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious about … 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-cuomoState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… "Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he … Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the … state-level data published by the U.S. Census Bureau are for 2019. 2 In that year, median earnings for men in New York working full-time, year-round, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2013-2014, $5.8 million … encouraged New Yorkers to use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card … cards may have terms and conditions that can decrease the value of the gift card. These include charging: a service fee …
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
… today announced that Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida, pleaded guilty to a one-count … York state pensioner who retired from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and died in 1988. According to the … when he died and failed to notify the Retirement System of Wynn’s death. Instead, Cizik submitted false information …
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
… payments should have stopped then. However, her family did not notify the state retirement system of her death, and the system did not learn she was deceased until July 2022, at which time …
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
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for allegedly … and First Assistant Chief. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s … officials allegedly used money meant for the protection of their community as their own personal bank account,” …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the eve of Rosh Hashanah: “Tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the commencement of the Jewish High Holy Days. “As families and communities … Thomas P DiNapoli made the following statement on the eve of Rosh Hashanah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… deserve credit for adopting another spending plan on time. My office will examine how this agreement will keep the state on track for budget balance as well as the impact it has on the state's debt burden and out-year finances. "Sadly, the … deserve credit for adopting another spending plan on time …
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 … also beloved by so many for his kindness and great sense of humor. He was dedicated to the Capital Region and always … to Joe’s family and his many friends from across the state of New York." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of Greenville Highway Department. The theft was … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged …
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
… DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding criminal charges filed against a former Delhi village clerk … office and the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. “Delhi's former village clerk Michele … DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding criminal charges filed against a former Delhi village clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his embezzlement of more than $1.1 … 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, which carries a maximum sentence of three years … 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 Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk as Interim Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The Fund’s current CIO Vicki Fuller is retiring the week of July 30 after six years of service. "My thanks go to Vicki …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… announced that Vicki Fuller, chief investment officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), will … investment returns, averaging an annual growth rate of more than 8.75 percent. The Fund has gained significant value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… the fire district water tanker for his wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. He also allegedly used the … business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating, allegedly defrauded the district of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probe