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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Banack pleaded guilty today before Hon. Stephen J.

DiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses

A Manhattan-based preschool for children with disabilities charged the State Education Department (SED) nearly $6 million for expenses that did not qualify for taxpayer reimbursement, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli's audit of New York League for Early Learning Inc. (NYL) focused on $138 million in expenses the school claimed for special education services over the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014.

Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates.

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is calling on Marathon Petroleum to explain how it identifies and addresses environmental and social risks, including potential violations of indigenous peoples' rights, in reviewing its potential acquisitions. The shareholder proposal is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association, the United Church Funds, the Oneida Trust of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, Trillium Asset Management and As You Sow.

DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report

State tax collections totaled $67.3 billion through Feb. 28, a decline of $481 million or 0.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year to date tax collections were $103 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to the Financial Plan released with the Executive Budget on Feb. 23.

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,558 contracts valued at $4.44 billion and approved nearly 4 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion in February. His office also rejected 168 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.85 billion and nearly 3,000 payments valued at more than $6 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties.

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness

"Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was through his transformative leadership, and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy."

DiNapoli Statement on Proposed Federal Budget

"The President’s budget blueprint threatens funding for vital services including housing assistance, environmental protection, anti-poverty programs and more. It provides little specific information regarding the impact of broadly proposed cuts, but it is clear this budget will hurt New Yorkers. I urge the Administration to provide the details as soon as possible so New Yorkers and all Americans can have a clear understanding of the ramifications if these proposals become law."