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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report

Total state receipts through the first seven months of the fiscal year totaled just under $85 billion, $181.8 million lower than the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) latest projections but $1.9 billion higher than April projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The General Fund ended October with a balance of $11.4 billion, largely due to financial settlements.

DiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments.

“This case is a warning to anyone attempting to steal state pension funds,” DiNapoli said. “We are tracking you and you will be prosecuted. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector General for their partnership with us in rooting out pension fraud.”

DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft

Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association for his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees

The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued:

Albany Port District Commission: Select Financial Management Practices (2015-S-55)

Auditors found the commission’s capital planning and delinquent accounts receivable collection practices to be generally in compliance with commission procedures and laws and regulations, but also noted some minor improvements that can be made in each area.

DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he has expanded his anti-corruption initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted in 30 arrests and the restitution of $3 million last year. The division will be headed by Deputy Comptroller and Counsel for Investigations Nelson Sheingold.