New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one count indictment charging Linda Miller, 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased mother, Josephine Miller.

Improving economic conditions and positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Claryville Fire District, Town of Niskayuna, Town of Theresa and the City of Yonkers.

New York state’s dependence on gaming revenues has grown over the past two decades, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Yet the share of state aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created.

New York State’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in 2014, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s office and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually.

“Today, America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets, Maya Angelou, a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended race, gender and eras. As an artist, actress, college professor and lecturer, she touched and influenced many from all walks of life, both here and abroad. While she is no longer with us, her personal memoirs and collections of verse will remain relevant and vital far into the future.”

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place.

Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace than the rest of New York City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

The executive director of special education provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education services for the state.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Broome County, Town of Charlton, Conesus No.