New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds:

“This police chief swore to uphold the law but instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, and he paid full restitution, amounting to over $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.”

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Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s emergency communications system that would allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county call centers when major events like natural disasters overwhelm local centers.

A father and son, both owners of companies providing Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million by unlawfully billing Medicaid by inflating charges and billing for services never provided, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced today.

Muhammad W. Khan, 40, was arraigned in Ulster County Court. His father, Mohammad A. Khan, 68, was arraigned in Shawangunk Town Court. Both are residents of Campbell Hall.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $272.8 billion. (Note: In July 2025, following the annual audit of the Fund's financials, that value was revised upward to $273.1 billion.)

Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and higher than all other age groups, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Despite significant improvement in 2023, the city’s youth unemployment rate was higher than the national rate.

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

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town.

The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems:

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform how government operates and delivers services. New York state agencies have used AI companions to help seniors combat social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to deter identity fraud.

Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.